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This or that questions

This or that is the fastest warm-up for a big group or a short meeting. Each question has two options, so answers take a second, and nobody has to think of something interesting to say on the spot.

Run several questions back to back as a quick round, or use one as a light start to a stand-up. They work well in chat, too: everyone types their answer at the same time and the meeting can see the split straight away.

Coffee or tea?

All 25 questions

  1. Coffee or tea?
  2. Morning or night?
  3. Cats or dogs?
  4. Beach or mountains?
  5. Books or films?
  6. Call or message?
  7. Sweet or savoury?
  8. Summer or winter?
  9. City or countryside?
  10. Plan everything or go with the flow?
  11. Early bird or night owl?
  12. Pizza or pasta?
  13. Headphones or speakers?
  14. Text or voice notes?
  15. Sunrise or sunset?
  16. Paper notebook or notes app?
  17. Window seat or aisle seat?
  18. Big party or small dinner?
  19. Comedy or drama?
  20. Board games or video games?
  21. Cook at home or eat out?
  22. Walking or cycling?
  23. Podcasts or music?
  24. To-do list or calendar?
  25. Empty inbox or happy chaos?

Tips for using these questions

  • Do five in a row at speed rather than one slowly.
  • In a video call, ask everyone to answer in the chat at the same moment, then read out the split.
  • Follow up on the surprising answers. Someone who prefers voice notes always has a reason.

Need a speaking order or groups? The team generator and turn picker makes them in one click. For more ideas, read how to run an icebreaker that people actually enjoy.

Questions people ask

How many this or that questions should I use in one session?

One question is enough for a regular meeting. For a workshop or a team's first session, two or three work well. Save the rest for later meetings so they stay fresh.

What if someone does not want to answer?

Let them pass, without comment. A forced answer makes the whole group less comfortable, and the point of an icebreaker is the opposite.

Can I print this list?

Yes. Print the page from your browser, or copy the questions into your own slides or notes.

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