30 Engaging Social Media Questions for November

30 Engaging Social Media Questions for November

November is the perfect time to grow your social media following by using simple yet meaningful conversation starters. Whether it's asking reflective questions as we approach the holiday season or fun prompts tied to Thanksgiving traditions, using the right questions can get people talking, build a sense of community, and strengthen your brand’s connection with followers on social media.

Here are 30 questions—one for each day of November—to help you keep your social media platforms buzzing with activity!


1. What’s one thing you're grateful for as we kick off November?

Start the month by encouraging your audience to reflect on gratitude, aligning with the spirit of Thanksgiving.

2. What’s your favorite fall activity?

Invite your followers to share their seasonal traditions, like apple picking, pumpkin carving, or hiking through colorful autumn leaves.

3. How do you prepare for the colder weather—any must-have fall clothing?

People love sharing style tips, and this question is great for lifestyle brands or businesses looking to start conversations around cozy fashion.

4. What's the best book you’ve read this year?

As the year winds down, encourage your followers to reflect on the books that have inspired them throughout the year.

5. How do you plan to show kindness today?

For World Kindness Day (November 13), ask your followers to think about how they can spread kindness in their daily lives.

6. Coffee or tea to keep you warm in November?

This fun, light-hearted question can spark some playful debates between coffee and tea lovers.

7. What’s your go-to comfort food for cozy nights at home?

Invite your audience to share their favorite comfort food recipes, perfect for colder evenings.

8. If you could invite any three people to Thanksgiving dinner, who would they be and why?

This thought-provoking question is perfect for driving engagement and creativity.

9. How do you stay motivated when the days get shorter?

As daylight fades earlier, ask your audience to share tips on how they maintain productivity and energy during darker days.

10. What’s one goal you’re working on before the end of the year?

Encourage followers to share their end-of-year goals and aspirations, helping them stay focused during the last few weeks of the year.

11. Veterans Day Shoutout: Who’s a veteran in your life you want to honor today?

Give your followers the chance to honor veterans by tagging or sharing stories about loved ones who have served in the military.

12. What's your favorite way to practice self-care during the busy holiday season?

Encourage conversations around mental health and self-care as the holidays approach.

13. Thanksgiving prep: What’s your family’s must-have dish on the Thanksgiving table?

This question invites people to share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes and dishes.

14. What’s the kindest thing someone has done for you?

Celebrate World Kindness Day (November 13) with this reflective prompt, inviting stories of compassion and kindness.

15. Black Friday shoppers, what's on your shopping list this year?

Get your audience talking about their plans for Black Friday and what deals they’re most excited to score. Make sure you've planned your Black Friday promotion so you can make their list! 

16. What’s your favorite way to give back during the holiday season?

Encourage charitable acts and generosity by asking your followers how they plan to give back this season.

17. How do you stay balanced between work, family, and holiday fun?

Help your followers share their tips for maintaining balance during one of the busiest times of the year.

18. What’s your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?

People love sharing their family traditions, and this question will help build community through shared experiences.

19. What are three things you're grateful for today?

This is a simple yet powerful way to promote gratitude leading up to Thanksgiving.

20. If you could only eat one Thanksgiving side dish for the rest of your life, what would it be?

This fun question will stir up debate among your followers and get them talking about their favorite Thanksgiving foods.

21. How do you unwind after a busy day?

Ask your followers to share their favorite relaxation techniques, creating a conversation around self-care.

22. What’s one act of kindness you can do for someone today?

Help your audience spread kindness by encouraging them to think about small gestures they can make to brighten someone’s day.

23. What’s your favorite way to shop: Black Friday deals or Cyber Monday steals?

Invite your audience to share their shopping preferences and discuss the deals they’re looking forward to.

24. What’s your favorite holiday memory?

Help your followers take a walk down memory lane by sharing stories from past holiday seasons.

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25. What’s one lesson you’ve learned this year that you’ll take into 2025?

Encourage reflection on personal growth as the year comes to an end.

26. What’s your go-to Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin pie or pecan pie?

This fun, festive question will surely get people talking about their dessert preferences!

27. What’s one small thing you can do today to make someone else’s day brighter?

Encourage random acts of kindness and positive interactions with this thoughtful prompt.

28. How do you recharge after a busy holiday weekend?

After a busy Thanksgiving weekend, ask your followers how they relax and recharge before getting back to work.

29. What’s the best gift you’ve ever received during the holidays?

Encourage nostalgia and conversation around memorable holiday moments and gifts.

30. What are you most looking forward to in December?

Get your audience excited for the upcoming month by asking them what they’re most looking forward to as the holidays approach.

Final Thoughts

By incorporating these 30 questions into your November social media calendar, you’ll get more engagement, inspire lasting conversations, and strengthen your relationship with your audience.

Whether it’s highlighting your gratitude, preparing for Thanksgiving, or looking ahead to the holidays, these questions will help your brand connect with followers on a personal level while keeping your feed active and interactive all month long. So, get ready to start some great conversations and watch your engagement soar this November! Don't forget to use the right hashtags for November.

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Julie Herndon & Jessica Hetherington

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