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What is a small thing you appreciate about a process you would simplify 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 is a small thing you appreciate about a useful way to begin a project that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a skill you learned from a colleague that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone 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 an idea that improved after discussion 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 small thing you appreciate about a skill swap you would organize 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 would you tell a friend about a resource you would share that could start a longer conversation?

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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?
How would you describe a tiny team success in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a pleasant office detail that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a shortcut that helps your workflow that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a lesson from a prototype that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a good optional team activity that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a habit for keeping notes that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a tiny team success that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a clear explanation you appreciated that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a good optional team activity that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a piece of constructive feedback that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a clear explanation you appreciated that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a favorite type of problem to solve that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a way to make a remote meeting inclusive that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a small experiment worth trying that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a skill outside your job title that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a moment when a different perspective helped that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a good optional team activity that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a useful way to summarize a decision in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a useful way to begin a project that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a skill swap you would organize that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a tip for a calm Monday that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend 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 useful way to begin a project that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a clear explanation you appreciated that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a tip for a calm Monday that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a way to recognize quiet contributions that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a way to make a remote meeting inclusive that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a good way to ask for feedback that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a meeting habit that saves time that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a favorite type of problem to solve in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a small experiment worth trying that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a shortcut that helps your workflow that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a favorite type of problem to solve that could start a longer conversation?

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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?
How would you describe a small improvement to a shared process in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a skill you learned from a colleague that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a pleasant office detail in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a topic for a five-minute knowledge share that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a good way to ask for feedback that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a good way to ask for feedback that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a way to ask a better question that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a tip for a calm Monday that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a considerate way to end a meeting that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a way to recognize quiet contributions that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a helpful example of clear communication that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a lesson from a prototype that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a way to welcome someone new that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a useful way to begin a project in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a good way to ask for feedback that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a helpful example of clear communication that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a considerate way to end a meeting that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a way to welcome someone new that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a skill outside your job title in three words that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a good way to ask for feedback in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a way to ask a better question that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a tool you learned by experimenting that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a good balance of planning and flexibility that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a resource you would share that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a workday ritual that helps you focus that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a favorite way to learn something new that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a project handover that worked that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a useful question for a new teammate that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a good way to ask for feedback that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a skill outside your job title that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a good use of a meeting-free hour that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a habit for keeping notes that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a good optional team activity that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a way to welcome someone new 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.

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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.

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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.