Best and Worst
This icebreaker activity helps participants get acquainted quickly. It encourages sharing personal experiences by discussing both positive and negative questions, fostering a relaxed atmosphere for future discussions.
How to run it
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Ask each participant to write down one 'best' question and one 'worst' question they would like to know about the group.
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Examples of questions could be: 'What's the best recipe you know?' or 'What's the worst trip you've ever taken?'
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Collect all the questions and place them in a container.
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Have each person randomly draw two questions to answer.
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Participants take turns sharing their answers and any related stories.
Tips
Encourage creativity in the questions participants come up with to keep the activity engaging.
Be mindful of sensitive topics; ensure the questions remain lighthearted and appropriate.
Use this activity to introduce themes relevant to the workshop, keeping it purposeful.
Variations
This method can also be adapted for online environments by using a digital platform to post questions.
Where it fits
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