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What is one detail you remember about a process you would simplify that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a good optional team activity that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a process you would simplify that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a lesson from a prototype that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a useful question for a new teammate that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a shortcut that helps your workflow that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a tool you learned by experimenting that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a favorite type of problem to solve that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a useful way to begin a project that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a useful team tradition in three words that could start a longer conversation?

Good stories

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a useful way to summarize a decision that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a clear explanation you appreciated that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a tiny team success that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a useful team tradition that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a good use of a meeting-free hour in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a tiny team success that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a good use of a meeting-free hour that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a small improvement to a shared process that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a useful question for a new teammate that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a small experiment worth trying that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a useful question for a new teammate that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a good use of a meeting-free hour that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a habit for keeping notes that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a favorite way to learn something new that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a favorite type of problem to solve that could start a longer conversation?

A little more curious

What would make a good story about a skill you learned from a colleague that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about an idea that improved after discussion that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a skill swap you would organize that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a resource you would share that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a considerate way to end a meeting that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a good optional team activity that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a way to welcome someone new that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a topic for a five-minute knowledge share that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a good way to ask for feedback that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a moment when a different perspective helped that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a meeting habit that saves time that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a tip for a calm Monday that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a way to recognize quiet contributions that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a small improvement to a shared process that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a pleasant office detail that could start a longer conversation?

Easy openers

What is a small thing you appreciate about a habit for keeping notes that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a topic for a five-minute knowledge share that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a skill outside your job title that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a resource you would share that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a useful team tradition that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a way to welcome someone new that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a useful way to summarize a decision that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a tip for a calm Monday that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a topic for a five-minute knowledge share in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a good balance of planning and flexibility that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a project handover that worked in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a skill you learned from a colleague that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a way to welcome someone new that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a project handover that worked that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a lesson from a prototype that could start a longer conversation?

Little adventures

What would you tell a friend about a practical way to prepare for a busy week that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a small experiment worth trying that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a way to welcome someone new in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a useful team tradition that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a helpful example of clear communication that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a way to ask a better question that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a tool you learned by experimenting that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a skill outside your job title that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a workday ritual that helps you focus that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a way to welcome someone new that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a clear explanation you appreciated that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a meeting habit that saves time that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a practical way to prepare for a busy week that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a lesson from a prototype that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a favorite type of problem to solve that could start a longer conversation?

Creative corners

What question would you ask someone about a clear explanation you appreciated that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a good optional team activity that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a good optional team activity that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a practical way to prepare for a busy week that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a favorite way to learn something new that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a way to make a remote meeting inclusive that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a considerate way to end a meeting that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a skill swap you would organize that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a resource you would share in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a tool you learned by experimenting that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a practical way to prepare for a busy week that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a topic for a five-minute knowledge share that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a good balance of planning and flexibility that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a way to recognize quiet contributions that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a tiny team success that could start a longer conversation?

Everyday surprises

What is a small thing you appreciate about a good balance of planning and flexibility that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a good balance of planning and flexibility that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a shortcut that helps your workflow that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a favorite way to learn something new in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a good balance of planning and flexibility that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a moment when a different perspective helped that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a useful way to summarize a decision that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a favorite way to learn something new that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a lesson from a prototype in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a tool you learned by experimenting that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a way to welcome someone new that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a workday ritual that helps you focus in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a way to ask a better question that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a project handover that worked that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a pleasant office detail that could start a longer conversation?

How to play with work

Pick a question, answer at your own pace, and ask a follow-up that interests you. The aim is conversation, not a score. For work groups, make participation optional, avoid judging answers, and allow about 30 seconds per person. Keep personal follow-ups optional.

Let's play

A quick round

Pick ten prompts and keep each answer to one sentence. Stop when the group wants to talk more.

A story round

Use fewer prompts and invite an optional follow-up. Let the person answering decide how much to share.

A paper round

Print a small set, cut out the cards, and let willing players draw a prompt. Keep a skip pile on the table.

Make it your game.

Simple rules, plenty of room for your group.

How do you play conversation starters with work?

Can we play without an account or an app?

Yes. Open play mode in your browser, read a prompt aloud, and move to the next one. Every control also works without JavaScript.

Can I print these questions as cards?

Yes. Choose Print cards, select how many you want, and download a PDF with cut lines and an optional rules card. Printing is free.

Can someone skip an uncomfortable question?

Always. Skip without explaining, choose another prompt, or stop the round. Nobody owes the group a personal answer or a performance.

Are these questions appropriate for this group?

This bank is rated general. Kids and school banks are separate from adult banks. All our content is non-explicit, and even flirty prompts stay light.