Ice-breakers for singles events?

maacone · Jan 16, 2008

I have an acquaintance who's organising some social events for professional singles.

A bunch of unconnected people will meet up for dinner at a restaurant, talk and exchange details if they're interested in meeting up again. She's asked if I have any ideas for making the event doesn't end up with a number of shy people nursing their drink in the corner, too nervous to mix successfully.

She suggested having a quiz competition as an ice-breaker but I have my doubts about that working.

So, any ideas?

GQgeek · Jan 16, 2008

Oh lord... If you actually need ice-breakers for a singles event, don't even bother. Everyone there is looking to hook-up or get a date out of it. If they can't make it work on their own.....

edit: and planned activities are really ****

MetroStyles · Jan 16, 2008

Icebreakers are the worst thing ever. Please do not use an icebreaker.

Talking to strangers is easy, especially when they are all there for the same reason and not likely to be bitchy.

If all else fails, a pick up line I like to use is "What color is your ****?"

Crooow · Jan 16, 2008

VKK3450 · Jan 16, 2008

If in doubt, the best icebreakers are tequila and Jagermeister

K

Earthmover · Jan 16, 2008

Originally Posted by VKK3450

If in doubt, the best icebreakers are tequila and Jagermeister

+1. As my best friend always says, "if things are awkward, just drink some more."

Piobaire · Jan 16, 2008

Oral sex quiz?

Seriously, if these people are professional, they should be used to networking. Tell them to give their business card and introduce themselves to the first person they see that they want to sleep with.

Philosoph · Jan 16, 2008

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Oral sex quiz?

Seriously, if these people are professional, they should be used to networking. Tell them to give their business card and introduce themselves to the first person they see that they want to sleep with.

+1

Introductions, good. Icebreakers, bad.

These people aren't in kindergarten anymore.

Sauwan · Jan 16, 2008

Do A Round Of Speed Dating!!!!!!!!!!!

gdl203 · Jan 16, 2008

So... what do you do?
Really? Cool. How long have you been a ____er?
Sounds exciting. Do you like it?
blah blah blah

You're welcome

Kent Wang · Jan 16, 2008

Wear a pocket square. Women will often use it as an icebreaker to say "nice handkerchief", etc.

kwilkinson · Jan 16, 2008

Originally Posted by Kent Wang

Wear a pocket square. Women will often use it as an icebreaker to say "nice handkerchief", etc.

+1. I think there is someone on the forum that could sell you one, as it were.

spertia · Jan 16, 2008

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

+1. I think there is someone on the forum that could sell you one, as it were.

Yes, and once you tell the lady that it's a Wang, why would you still need an icebreaker?

Piobaire · Jan 16, 2008

I know. Pretend it is 1974. Have all the professional men bring a resume. It goes in a big bowl and the professional women draw a resume out. They have to sleep with who they picked.

Dakota rube · Jan 16, 2008

One word:

Foodfight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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