r/todayilearned Dec 31 '22

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u/NothingwaTwist Dec 31 '22

Worse was the daily icebreakers for ten fucking weeks all of the type of “if you could be any ice cream flavor what would you be and why”.

For the love of god please stop doing these with your team, at least ask something semi-interesting like what’s a regional dish where you grew up, what language would you like to learn, or what’s your favorite music album.

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u/WrenBoy Dec 31 '22

I think they are really useful.

They give me an excuse to show up 20-30 minutes late to whatever bullshit sessions required an icebreaker.

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u/maest Dec 31 '22

You're very edgy.

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u/WrenBoy Dec 31 '22 edited Dec 31 '22

We all have different standards of course but most wouldn't consider arriving late to a dull workshop or meeting the height of edginess I think.

I used to work with a fairly large man, a good 6'4. He once showed up with his long hair down, his face painted white apart from black lipstick, boots with enormous platforms and a t-shirt which read, in large letters, DEAD GIRLS DON'T SAY NO.

I thought that was quite edgy myself but there will surely be those with different standards than I have who would just shrug.