“Icebreakers at work events are more uncomfortable than just letting people be awkward in silence”
Agree
- Forced fun is never actually fun
- Silence is honestly more authentic
- People bond better without forced activities
- Awkwardness passes naturally anyway
Disagree
- They help shy people join conversations
- Structure makes networking less stressful
- Some people genuinely enjoy group activities
- Beats standing around on phones
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