1. Where will you be and what will you be doing this Tuesday afternoon?
I’ll be at my mom’s, visiting her and eating good food.
2. Do you belong to any group(s)?
Not really.
3. Do you feel energized or drained by being in a group situation? (If the answer is “it depends,” on what does it depend?)
It depends on if I am tired to begin with, and if it’s a fun group outing for something for business.
4. Is there a role you naturally put yourself while adapting when in group situations?
Not that I know of.
5. In business or formal situations, do you mind hugs or are you offended if it goes past a handshake?
Not at all. I love hugs.
6. Do you find what we’d call “ice breakers” a playful way to build community in a lighthearted manner, or a complete and utter hell of forced fun and awkwardness?
I do NOT like ice breakers at all. I think they’re awkward and forced. I’ve found it very easy to get into a conversation with a stranger at a party or some sort of social event. I listen for common ground and jump in. I also live in Chicago, where people are generally pretty friendly. Often, someone will come right up to me, introduce herself or himself, and then we’re off. It helps when I attend functions where many people have the same interests I do. Conventions come to mind. Or the yoga studio I go to. I’ve met loads of neat people at conventions just because we have fandoms in common. I also have no issues complimenting a stranger. So, as far as I’m concerned, ice breakers are not necessary, but that may not be the case for everyone or every situation.
7. What word do you use far too frequently?
Not sure.
8. What word do you use not frequently enough?
Onomatopoeia. Isn’t that a great word?
9. What word do you use when swearing is not appropriate?
Banana. “What the banana?”