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50 fun question of the day ideas for work

Light questions to post once a day in your team chat or ask at the start of stand-up. Each one takes a sentence to answer and works for remote, hybrid and office teams.

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The questions

What is the best thing you have cooked or baked?
What is one app on your phone you could not live without?
What is your go-to karaoke song, even if you never sing?
What is a TV show you would happily rewatch from the start?
What is your favourite way to spend a lunch break?
Which season do you like best, and why?
What is a small purchase that made your life better?
What is the most-used emoji on your keyboard?
What is your favourite comfort food?
What is one place you would love to visit next?
What is a song you have had on repeat lately?
Sweet or savoury breakfast?
What is the best piece of advice you have heard this year?
What is your favourite drink on a hot day?
What is a book, podcast or show you would recommend right now?
What is the most underrated snack?
What is the first thing you do when you start work in the morning?
What is your favourite word, in any language?
What is a skill you would learn instantly if you could?
What is your ideal working soundtrack?
What is the best concert or live show you have been to?
Which fictional character would make the best teammate?
What is the weirdest food combination you secretly enjoy?
What is something you are looking forward to this month?
What is your favourite thing about your neighbourhood?
What is one thing you always pack when you travel?
What is a hobby you would pick up if you had more time?
What is the best film you have seen in the last year?
If you could have dinner with anyone from history, who would it be?
What is your favourite way to get some exercise?
What is a game you loved as a kid?
What is your best tip for a long flight or train trip?
What is the nicest thing a stranger has done for you?
What is one thing that is always on your desk?
What is your favourite smell?
Which holiday or festival do you enjoy most?
What is the best present you have ever given someone?
What is a rule you had growing up that you still follow?
What is your favourite thing to do on a rainy day?
What is one food you could eat every day?
What is a tiny habit that makes your workday better?
What is something you have learned from a coworker?
What is your favourite day of the week, and why?
What is the best view you have ever seen?
Which invention do you think is most underrated?
What is a local dish from where you grew up that everyone should try?
What is your favourite way to celebrate a win?
If you could master one instrument overnight, which would it be?
What is the last thing you learned just for fun?
What is one thing that instantly puts you in a good mood?

Facilitator tip

Post one question at the same time each day and answer it yourself first. A short answer from the person asking makes it easy for everyone else to join in.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use these question of the day ideas for work for free?

Yes. Copy them, or use them in the free deck, with no account.

How do I use them in a meeting?

Draw one card and show it full screen, or open a live room where everyone answers on their phone before the reveal.