The 100 Best Networking Ice Breaker Questions and Games

It can be difficult to strike up a conversation at events, conferences, or even in general, but having a few icebreakers on hand can help you master networking. Here are the top 100 networking icebreaker questions and games for any situation. #icebreaker

We have a basic need to connect with others as humans, so why is it so difficult to approach someone and strike up a conversation? Many people find it difficult to strike up a conversation and connect with those around them, whether at a business event or on a regular coffee run.

So, how can we satisfy our human need for communication while also expanding our network?

With some practice, you can improve your networking skills and learn not only how to network online, but also how to network at conferences. Try one of our icebreakers

How do you successfully use ice breaker questions?

Ice breaker questions can be used in a variety of situations. If you're in a group, choose an icebreaker game and keep groups small.

Create a Slack channel dedicated to chatting and getting to know each other for virtual icebreakers.

Before peppering them with more questions in one-on-one conversations, try to ask questions that fit the discussion and see if the conversation can move on organically.

"Which are your favorite...?" icebreaker questions

1: What is your favorite project on which you have worked?

2: How do you like to keep up with the news?

3: Which management style do you prefer?

4: What do you enjoy most about your job?

5: What is your favorite aspect of this event?

6: What is your favorite work assignment?

7: What is your favorite work tip that you would like to share with others?

8:Which of the following facts is your favorite?

9: What is your favorite pastime aside from work?

10: Do you have a favorite book?

11: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

12: What is your favorite office snack?

13: What is your favorite breakfast cereal?

14: Which Disney song is your favorite?

15: Which pizza topping is your favorite?

Work-related icebreaker questions

16: What drew you to this gathering?

17: What are you doing?

18: Do you have any additional contacts at this event?

19: What is your most valuable skill in your professional life?

20: What skill do you wish to master the most?

21: What career path would you recommend to others?

22: What is something you've always wanted to share but haven't had the opportunity to do so?

23: When do you feel most productive?

24: How have you found the event?

25: Is your degree relevant to your current job?

26: What is the best piece of advice you've ever received?

27: What is the strangest meeting you've ever attended?

28: What drives you to complete tasks?

Icebreaker questions to get to know you

29: What is your most cherished achievement?

30: What is your greatest accomplishment in life?

31: Who or what has had the most influence on you?

31:What is your most unusual talent?

32: What is your ideal vacation destination?

33: What is your preferred mode of transport?

34: If you could only use one social media platform, which would it be?

35: What was the high point of your day?

36: What has been your worst job experience?

37: How does your job differ from your childhood dream job?

38: What is your favorite type of music?

39: Do you want to own or start your own business? Or do you prefer to work for someone else?

40: What is the most influential book in your life?

Effective icebreakers

41: What objectives can I assist you in achieving?

42: Is there anyone I can put you in touch with?

43: Do you have any questions I can answer for you?

44: I'm an authority in field. Is there anything I can teach you?

Virtual icebreaker questions

45: What is the most difficult aspect of working from home for you?

46: Do you ever intend to return to a fully in-person role?

47: How do you organize your time at home?

48:Do you have any "office" pets? 69.

49: What is the best way to interact virtually with your coworkers?

50: How would your ideal home office look?

51: Where would you work if you could work from anywhere in the world?

52: Do you prefer working in silence or with background noise?

53: Do you think the day goes faster when you work from home or in the office?

54: Where do you produce the most?

55: How do you start your day before you sign on?

Fun icebreaker questions

56: What has been your most memorable trip?

57: If you could cast any celebrity to play you in a film, who would you choose?

58: What animal would you be if you could be any animal?

59: What superpower would you like to have?

60: What is your favorite activity in your city?

61: What animal would you choose as a pet if you could have any animal?

62: Tell us your favorite knock-knock joke.

63: Is a hot dog considered a sandwich?

64: What is the best kind of Oreo?

65: . Would you go to space if you could?

66: What is your favorite fast food joint?

67: What is the best type of bagel? What are you going to put on it?

Professional icebreakers

68: Scan my HiHello QR code to get my digital business card on your phone.

69: Do you have a business card? 104. I'll scan it and save it in my self-healing address book.

70: Why don't I send you my digital business card via text message so we can stay in touch?

71: To share my HiHello virtual business card, I use an NFC tag; simply tap it to your phone.

72: I'd be delighted to follow up with you on this matter. Allow me to make a note in your HiHello contact so that I don't forget.

Ice breaker games

73: Toss a foam ball or something similar around. Whoever catches it tells us something interesting about themselves.

74: Have everyone exchange business cards quickly and challenge everyone to add five new contacts to their smart address book.

75: Play two truths and one lie. Have everyone say two truths and one lie about themselves and then spend a few minutes guessing which is a lie.

76: Have everyone place their nametag in a bowl and then choose another name at random. Then, introduce yourself to others until everyone's nametag has been returned.

77: By the end of the event, challenge everyone to compliment at least two other people.

Small group icebreaker questions

78: Do you have any fun plans for the weekend?

79: What genre of music would you listen to if you could only listen to one for the rest of your life?

80: Are you on a plane, in an aisle, or by a window?

81: Tell us two interesting facts about yourself.

82: What was the worst flight you've ever taken?

83: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

84: Have you ever had an encounter with a celebrity? Tell your story.

85: Do you have a story about unusual weather?

Questions for Holiday Icebreakers

86: Tell us about your best Halloween costume. If you have a picture, you get extra points.

87: hat is your favorite Halloween film?

88: Since it's Valentine's Day, tell us one thing you adore about .

89: In honor of International Women's Day, tell us about a woman who inspires you.

90: Do you have any unusual holiday traditions?

91: Which holiday is your favorite?

Seasonal icebreaker question

92: Which season is your favorite?

93: What is your favorite aspect of the ___ season?

94: What is the most enjoyable summer activity?

95: Do you have any seasonal customs?

Icebreakers: This or That

96: Is it better to drink coffee or tea?

97: Should I drive or fly?

98: Cake or ice cream?

99: Cats or dogs?

100: Is it summer or winter?

Remember to end the conversation with a way to connect. NFC business cards are the most effective way to disseminate information.

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