Are you someone who feels awkward when you're
in a group and don't know what to
say or even how to start a conversation?
hello, and welcome back to our channel.
i'm Kristine, your trainer and I know you have joined
me on this video to learn about some exciting ice
breakers and today I'll be doing just that for you.
i have listed some really funny icebreakers
that will put you out of an awkward
situation and bring you into a comfortable one.
so, are you ready for today's lesson?
I'm sure you are.
let's begin.
but before going on to that, I'd like
to ask you what exactly ice breakers are.
well, if you're new to a workplace or a new event
or in a new group, icebreakers are an exercise that helps
people be comfortable in that space that they are in and
get them to open up to others around them.
It is used to warm up people and help
other members to get to know each other better.
but today I'll be sharing some interesting ice breaker
questions that will help you in any situation.
are you ready?
let's get into it up first, I'll start
with some really fun icebreakers because funny
conversation starters are used in most situations because
they make people laugh and smile, and that
in return, makes everyone feel really comfortable.
so let's start with these, okay?
What is the most embarrassing thing
you have ever done or experienced?
if you ask somebody that, I'm sure
they're going to be like, what? now?
this question will work best in a group setting
when people have time to prepare their own
stories while laughing at the other, sharing theirs.
this is a fun way to open up to
make people feel calmer, and at the same time,
it makes them remember their past as well.
isn't that fun?
the next one would be what's the best
inside joke you've been a part of?
I think this is really cool and interesting.
now, this question is best used in an office setting
or friends who are gathering because you all know someone
and we are somewhat familiar with each other, right?
this will get everyone in the mood and let the event
have a really good flow and a good laugh too.
now, the next one is, what is
the biggest screw-up you have done?
Now, you don't have to really use this term,
but you can say how you have marked up.
What is the way you have messed up?
You could use anything right now.
this question allows you to open up about some incidents
in your life, which lets others know how similar they
are to you or get to know you better.
you can discuss this in settings or social gatherings or
bondings as well; after that, you can use this one.
what's your favourite way to waste time?
now, this question is used when one wants to know what
you really enjoy doing, and others will also get to talk
about similar things or get to know you better.
this is a perfect weekend question too.
another icebreaker is what were you really
into when you were a kid? interesting.
Now, this question is very common and effective
because it helps you have a conversation as everyone
as a child has gone through some change or
the other, some incident or the other and at
a point they really like something, right?
so in this question, you can really know what
one person was really into once upon a time.
now, next on the list is what
is a controversial opinion you have?
now, this is best used in a social setting, but
you need to keep an open mind to hear the
response because you will be asking the question after that.
and all they will do is the reason out their behaviour.
whether it's good or bad or you're neutral, and you
can find your opinions and whether it matches or not,
or whether you were born together in the future.
it's a very interesting question, I must say.
how about trying this one?
where is the worst place you have been?
now, this could be any place.
it could be a bus stand, airport, highway, or any place.
now, the incident is what brings
up some embarrassing and bad memories.
but sharing them will definitely lead to a good story.
and maybe someone else will also have experienced the
same, or they will share theirs as well.
cool, right?
this question can also be used in
any situation to break the ice. ready?
okay, here goes.
what was the worst gift you have ever received?
i love this one. oh my gosh.
the reaction you get from people is unbelievable.
now, this is a simple and great question that can
be asked to anyone at a party or social event.
and you can expect the answers to be really hilarious.
You can even elaborate on the occasion.
like what did you receive on your birthday
or anniversary or valentine's day or whichever occasion
you want to mention because it's really interesting?
and it also will give you ideas about what
to give and what not to give.
try this one.
do you have any insider tips about working here?
now, this is another question that
you can use in your workspace.
but don't always expect to get a genuine answer, okay?
but you can keep your hopes up a bit.
this is a good conversation starter.
and you may get some tips also about how the work
policy is and whether it's easy to work here or not.
you can ask this question as well.
working on anything exciting lately?
now this is another great ice
breaker to use in the workplace.
maybe in workshops or even training.
actually, you can even do it at social events you
can share some nice, interesting projects and may even get
to know what someone else is working on.
and that will lead to one thing,
to another, to another, and to another.
now, how about this one?
what is the funniest name you have
actually heard used in the real world?
now, this is a very funny icebreaker that can
be used in any social situation, as many people
use fake names that can be quite funny.
now, just to share some names, i
have heard someone actually use the name
tinkerbell for a reservation at a restaurant.
it's cute, not so funny, but I love that.
this is another question that will really
make you the highlight of the party.
Are you ready?
okay, here goes.
if you were arrested, what would your
friends and family assume you had done?
okay, now this question can be used at social
events or any other place, but it helps you
explore what one could be arrested for.
and the imagination is what runs wild here.
You can hear some really funny responses, and I can
ensure you we all will be laughing at this.
here's a very nice, interesting one.
what ridiculous thing has someone tricked
you into doing or believing?
well, we all have our fair share of
getting tricked by somebody, and everyone loves to
hear those stories of one's firsthand embarrassment.
so let everyone enjoy and
share their gullible moments too. okay?
and the last one for today is, what's
the funniest tv series you have seen?
I love this one.
this is a great conversation starter because if you and
the others have seen the same show; you can discuss
many aspects of the series and the others have watched
something new, then you can talk about that as well,
and you can compare and discuss it.
and it's just going to have a hearty
laugh at all the moments that you recall.
well, that's all i've got for you today.
all of these are icebreakers that will work
for you in any situation where you can make
your conversations last longer and keep them really interesting.
now make sure before asking the questions, you
always have your answer prepared because if someone
takes time to answer you, then you also
have to give back your response so that
that will help engage with each other, right?
and we all will get comfortable that way.
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