“Icebreakers at events make things more awkward, not less”
Agree
- Forced fun is never actually fun
- People connect better naturally without prompts
- Creates performance anxiety instead of comfort
- Wastes time that could be networking
Disagree
- Gives shy people structured way in
- Breaks tension faster than silence
- Shared cringe creates bonding experience
- Without them, people just stay quiet
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