When you start a job at a new company it can be really awkward and intimidating to make friends among your colleagues as you don’t know anything about them. Even basic communication can be a challenge, and breaking the ice isn’t a skill that we all naturally possess. So what do you do when the … Read more
Do you find it difficult talking with girls that you don’t know that well? If so, you are not alone. Many people have problems starting conversations with others, especially the opposite sex. This may be because you are shy or just tongue-tied in a female’s presence, especially if there might be chemistry there. But here’s … Read more
Most kids seem to naturally be able to connect with others and start friendships. They also seem to be excellent at asking questions! As we become adults, it becomes much harder to make the human connections that are so essential for our well-being. It is no surprise that as we get older, we also seem … Read more
Have you ever wanted to get to know someone, but didn’t know what to say? Or you just couldn’t find the words and didn’t want to come across as weird or intrusive? Sometimes, even when I already know someone, but want to get to know them more deeply, I’m afraid they’ll think I’m prying. Or worse, I’m … Read more
I was part of a corporate leadership program where employees were matched up with mentors at their first meeting. The meeting facilitator introduced a fun game that helped us connect and engage. It was an icebreaker consisting of funny this or that questions. I think you will agree that this idea for an icebreaker was … Read more
When you’re shy, it can be really hard to meet new people and make friends. I remember when I was younger, it was difficult to meet people each time I started a new school. Finally, I discovered the best way to get people to talk to you is to ask them a question. Psychologists say … Read more
Getting to know people can be difficult at first. Having a way to break the ice without having to reveal too much at the beginning is great for building self-confidence, especially in teenagers. Questions that have a specific answer are good to start with. They can be made more revealing over time by adding the … Read more
Being in a relationship is magical. But getting to know someone better lies at the center of that connection, and getting to know everything about your potential partner can be tricky. It’s not like people come with a built-in biography you can reference to find out about them. Instead, you need to ask this or … Read more
“Grape or Fruit punch? Chocolate or vanilla? Pizza or McDonalds?” These were some of my favorite “this or that” questions to answer as a kid. And I still love any question about food! Today, if someone asked me “Star Trek or Star Wars”… it would be a tough answer, but I usually have to pick … Read more