Icebreakers! Questions For Jumpstarting Conversations and Enhancing Relationships.

By J.T. Kirkland

Icebreakers!

Questions for Jump-Starting Conversations and Enhancing Relationships

 

More than 2,500 questions on everything imaginable!

    

Conquering Those Awkward Moments
At times we've all had challenges trying to get a conversation going.

 

Those painful situations at lunch, first dates, meetings, times with family, friends, co-workers.

 

Enter the realm of communicating better with others!

Find Mr. or Mrs. Right, discover new friends, see what your mate or children are really thinking?

 

Icebreakers!  is a multipurpose question book designed to get people talking in ways that bring them back to the simple art of conversing, listening and enjoying one another company, while enriching their relationships.

 

Something for everyone.

 

Entertainment for all ages and family-oriented fun!

 

With inquiries presented in various formats these questions are designed to stimulate conversations, break the ice, open doors, create verbal momentum, and keep the dialogue flowing. Learn about others as they learn about you.

 

A Few Sample Questions to Try out on Family & Friends:

• What is your favorite flavor or brand of ice cream?
• If you could travel back in time where would you go?
• What are your fondest memories of a particular holiday? Why?

Icebreakers!

Is a fun and revealing participation book that shares interests while getting to know others better than you ever thought possible.

It may be enjoyed anywhere in the world ... at anytime ... wherever two or more people are gathered:

• Family Meals             
• At the Office             
• On a Date    
• Picnics/Barbecues        
• Classrooms            
• Church groups
• In the Car/Rv Trips                
• Dinner Parties
• Holiday Gatherings      
• Phone Conversations     
• Anywhere!!!

What Makes this Book Unique
Questions are presented in a tasteful unoffensive manner. It even contains a nondenominational religious section.

 

It can be played either with an entire group of people or else just two participants, anywhere and everywhere that people gather and enjoy the popular pastime of conversation.

 

Tailor questions to your own tastes. If you read a question and would prefer to change the options to meet your own needs then feel free. Also, you may ask the question Why to dig even deeper.

 

There are no hard and fast rules except for this one ... HAVE FUN!

 

More sample questions

• Would you rather vacation in a warm climate or a cold climate?
• Which day in your life would you like to live over again? Why?
• If you won the lottery would you donate to charity? Which one(s)?
• Have you ever had a life changing experience?. What was it?
• Given a Choice which would you rather have Chinese or Mexican food?
• Would you prefer to attend the Academy Awards or the Super Bowl?
   

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: J.T. Kirkland
• Release date: Aug 27, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393773849

Book preview

ICEBREAKERS!

Questions for Jumpstarting Conversations

and Enhancing Relationships.

More than 2,500 questions on everything imaginable! With queries presented in various formats these questions are designed to stimulate conversations, break the ice, open doors, create verbal momentum, and keep the dialogue flowing. A fun and revealing participation book that shares interests while getting to know others better than you ever thought possible.

At times we’ve all had challenges trying to jump-start a conversation ... those awkward moments at a lunch, dinner party, waiting for a meeting to begin, riding in the car, on a first date, especially with family,   co-workers and friends.

Therefore, I have created this multipurpose question book which is designed to get people talking in order to bring people back to the simple art of conversing, listening, and taking pleasure in one another while enriching relationships.

Find Mr. Right or discover new friends. What do you really have in common with someone? Do you know them as well as you think? Which of these old adages do you believe in, Birds of a feather flock together or Opposites attract?

Something for everyone. Entertainment for all ages and family-oriented fun! Questions are presented in a tasteful non-offensive manner minus anything deemed vulgar or obscene. It even contains a religion section. It can be played with either an entire group of people or else just two participants ... anywhere that people gather and enjoy the popular pastime of conversation.

Tailor questions to your own tastes. If you read a question and would prefer to change the options to meet your own specific needs then feel free. For example, an option may be, how would you answer for your friend or mate? Asking WHY after some replies will help to dig deeper and enrich the conversation.

Remember, there are no hard and fast rules

except for this one:

HAVE FUN!

RANDOM QUESTIONS

1

When walking through a department store at Christmas, what do you see that reminds you of your childhood?

2

You are going to receive a box of chocolates as a gift. What type of chocolates would you prefer? Which brand or type of centers?

3

On Sunday morning, you settle in to read the Sunday paper. What is the first section you usually go to?

4

On your next visit to Disneyland/Disneyworld what attraction are you looking forward to riding?

5

What life experience do you think would most likely flash before your eyes right before you pass away?

6

Name the one thing that gets under your skin and makes you the angriest? What is your reaction when that happens?

7

If you had to make an impromptu speech tonight, what subject would you most delight in speaking about? Why would you choose that subject?

8

In the past, who have you worked for that has been your favorite boss? Why?

9

If you could have any job in the world and work anywhere or do anything, what would it be?

10

At your favorite ice cream parlor, which decedent treat do you most desire? Besides the flavors do you prefer cones or sundaes?

11

What flavor (or topping) of ice cream is the least desirable to you?

12

Every New Year’s people make resolutions. Have you made any in the past? If so, did you keep it/them? What was it?

13

Many people love sad movies. Do you?  If so, what is a favorite?

14

When you die would you rather be buried in a grave or cremated?

If cremated, where would you want your ashes spread or deposited?

15

You have just won the lottery. What do you do with the money?

Would you tell people of your winnings, or guard it secretly?

16

You are getting ready to build your dream home. Where would it be located and what style of home would you choose?

17

Sitting at breakfast table you are presented with an array of jellies and jams. Which flavor(s) will you select?

18

You are granted an opportunity to interview anyone in history, dead or alive. Who would you interview?  Why that individual? What questions would you ask?

19

At the mall they just opened a candy store with a variety of old fashion style candies. What candies would you relish seeing in stock?

20

You are caught in a blizzard during a snowstorm at a mountain cabin. Who would you want to be there with you? Who do you definitely not want there with you?

21

What is your favorite type of pickle? Do you relish sweet or sour? What foods do you eat pickles with?

22

Of the things you are thankful for in life, what is the one thing you are the most grateful for? Why?

23

Playing in the snow can be a lot of fun. What is your favorite snow activity? What if anything is your least favorite thing about snow?

24

After a long hard day at work what do you look forward to doing in order to relax?

25

If you had your choice to work any time period of the day would it be morning, afternoon, evening, or dark of night?

26

If you could murder someone and not get caught, who would it be? Why would you be inclined to do so?

27

You can put any kind of toppings on your pizza. What would they be? Which toppings would you not choose?

28

Many people have various nicknames throughout their life. Did you? Were they insulting or complimentary?

Which was your favorite or least favorite?

29

After you die, if you could come back as a ghost and haunt someone, who would it be?

30

If you could select any breed of dog for your pet, what breed would it be? Why? Which breed are you NOT fond of?

31

Instead of going out to dinner you prepare your favorite meal at home. What would you fix?

32

If you were going to take an extravagant vacation somewhere, where would you go? Who would join you?

33

Almost everyone Loves Lucy, what is your favorite I Love Lucy episode? Why?

34

At the cosmetic counter you have a choice between a variety of lipstick shades. Which color do you choose? What brand? 

What is your least favorite lipstick color?

35

You win an opportunity to play, for free, on any golf course in the United States. Which course would you pick?  Who would you take as your partner?

36

When you find yourself reminiscing what year do you consider being one of the best of your life? Is there a year that you would say was the worst?

37

Which brand of potato chips do you prefer?

What flavor to you most fancy?

Which type do you dislike?

38

If you could be a professional athlete, from what sport would it be?

What pro sport would you not want to play?

39

Many people offer us advice during our lives. What piece of advice did you receive that has helped you the most?  What advice have you given others?

40

If you had to select a golfer or tennis player from any era as your  all-time favorite who would it be? Why?

41

Of all the Super Bowls played, which one was your favorite, least favorite?  Do you have a favorite Super Bowl MVP?

42

At Thanksgiving dinner there are numerous dishes to choose from. Describe your favorite layout. What is your least favorite?

43

You have a three-day weekend coming and you can go anywhere or do anything. What will you do? Who, if anyone will be included in your plans?

44

On a cross