This or That Questions for Work
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Five minutes before a meeting starts, the room is often silent. These this or that questions for work fill that gap with quick, neutral picks that help teammates connect, whether you are in the office, on a video call or onboarding someone new.
For longer openers, use would you rather for work.
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Messy desk or spotless workspace
Standing desk or ergonomic chair
Three monitors or one giant screen
Paper planner or digital calendar
Yellow sticky notes or blue sticky notes
Camera always on or audio only calls
Packed lunch or office cafeteria
Morning meetings or afternoon updates
Background music or total silence
Typing notes or writing by hand
Colorful highlighters or classic black pens
Commute by train or drive to work
Casual Fridays or formal office attire
Group brainstorming or independent research
Water cooler chats or breakroom snacks
Inbox zero or thousands of unread messages
Wireless mouse or laptop trackpad
Mechanical keyboard or silent typing keyboard
Daily tasks lists or weekly goal trackers
Office holiday party or summer team picnic
Quick video chat or long email thread
Take a walk outside or stretch at your desk
Morning brainstorms or late day wrap ups
Working near a window or working near the pantry
Blue ink pens or red ink pens
Fancy fountain pens or standard ballpoints
Eat at your desk or eat in the breakroom
Chatty desk neighbor or quiet desk neighbor
Desk plant or framed family photo
Presentation slides or data spreadsheets
Early start times or working late hours
Structured agenda or open floor discussion
Instant messaging or face to face talk
Rolling desk chair or stationary seat
Vending machine treats or fresh fruit bowl
Always arrive early or just in time arrivals
Personal desk fan or small space heater
Shared open workspace or private cubicle
Noise canceling headsets or listen to the room
Physical whiteboard or virtual drawing board
Team building games or skill training workshops
Drink hot green tea or drink iced water
Take notes on phone or carry a pocket notepad
Bright overhead lights or soft desk lamps
Company sweatshirt or company coffee mug
Weekly department lunch or monthly breakfast spread
Read industry news or listen to work podcasts
Mute your microphone or leave microphone open
Custom background image or blurred room background
Reply to messages instantly or read them all at once
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How to play
- Share one pair on screen as people join.
- Everyone answers in the chat or out loud.
- Spend no more than three minutes.
- Let a different teammate choose next time.
Frequently asked questions
How do this or that questions for work open a team meeting?
Show a pair on screen as people arrive and ask everyone to answer in the chat. It takes a few minutes, gets every voice heard early and sets a relaxed tone before the agenda begins.
Do they suit remote meetings?
Yes. Answers fit in a chat message, so nobody needs to unmute. Use reactions to vote, then share the results. Remote teams can also run a daily pair in a shared channel to stay connected between calls.
How do we keep the questions neutral?
Stick to everyday preferences like snacks, seasons and work habits. Avoid anything about money, politics, religion or personal life. The adult this or that list suits after work socials where topics can be broader.