1) When it might hurt their feelings, how do you feel about telling your friends the truth?
2) Peanut or plain?
3) Is there someone you would like to take your place in life for one day? Who and why?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
Public Domain Photo1) Tell a story about anything you’d like, but be sure to include this sentence somewhere in it: “He tried to hit me with a forklift!”
2) You’ve imbibed a special potion that makes you immortal. Now that you’ve got forever, what changes will you make in your life? How will you live life differently, knowing you’ll always be around to be accountable for your actions?
3) What is most important to you in a friend--loyalty, generosity, or honesty? Why?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) Tell us about a guilty pleasure that you hate to love.
2) When you’re unwell, do you allow others to take care of you, or do you prefer to soldier on alone? What does it take for you to ask for help?
3) What would you do if you broke an heirloom at your best friend's house?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) Tell us something most people probably don't know about you.
2) Cast the movie of your life.
3) Are you still friends with anyone from grade school?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) What do you think your friends say to each other when you're not around?
2) When was the last time your walked away from a discussion, only to think of The Perfect Comeback hours later? Recreate the scene, and use your winning line.
3) What was the most profound spiritual moment of your life?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) Should there be a dress code in places such as school, restaurants, and places of business? Why or why not?
2) After spending time with a group of people, do you feel energized and ready for anything or do you want to hide in the corner with a good book?
3) If I asked your high school friends what they thought you would be doing today, what would they say?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) How do you feel when it's your birthday? Why?
2) What was your favorite decade? (60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, etc., or you could do your teens, 20's, 30's, 40s, etc.)
3) Finish this sentence: "My closest friend is_________"
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) What cartoon character best represents your personal philosophy?
2) What makes a good neighbor? If you have an exceptional one, give them a shout-out (anonymously or not).
3) If you could live a nomadic life, would you? Where would you go? How would you decide? What would life be like without a "home base"?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) How do you have the most fun--alone, with a large group, with a few friends--and why?
2) If you could give any gift in the world, what would you give and to whom?
3) If you were a waiter and a customer was being rude, would you spit in their food?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) Who was your worst roommate? Why?
2) If you were a pro wrestler, what would your name be?
3) Do you make your bed every morning or do you leave it unmade?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) Do you have any friends you regret not keeping in touch with?
2) Would you have one of your fingers surgically removed if it guaranteed immunity from all major diseases?
3) Which is creepier to see in your kitchen: a mouse or a cockroach?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) Do you believe everything happens for a reason? Why or why not?
2) How do you define the word "friend?"
3) Name two things you think you are very bad at.
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) You just moved to Sesame Street. Which Muppet is your new roommate? How do you think you two would get along?
2) Would you be willing to commit perjury in court for a close friend? What if your lie would save his or her life?
3) List a few of your favorite ways to bust up cabin fever in the middle of winter.
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) When was the last time you thought you had things under control … and then the carpet was pulled out from under you?
2) Someone you’ve never liked or trusted comes to you and says she "wants to get to know you better." You are instantly suspicious. You are convinced that that isn’t at all what she wants, and you decide to play detective and find out what is going on. The first things you notice are that she has an odd cut on her arm and that she is carrying a rubber chicken that is missing a foot. Write this scene.
3) You just moved to Sesame Street. Which Muppet is your new roommate? How do you think you and your furry friend would get along?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) Who is your best friend, and why?
2) What was the last good book you read?
3) Do you know how to tell the difference between edible mushrooms and poisonous ones?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) Brainstorm the plot for a novel.
2) How long would it take you to get to your best friend’s house on foot right now?
3) Which of your relatives would you have liked to have met when they were your age now?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) How many different kinds of glue are in your home?
2) Would you describe yourself as spiritual, religious, or something else?
3) Do you have any friends who are/were homeless?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) If you are trying to do something and it isn't working, do you keep at it or try a different tactic?
2) Do you ever drive past the houses of people you used to know, just to see if they still live there?
3) Have you met anyone new this week?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) Have you ever had a friend date someone you couldn't stand? How did you handle that?
2) Among all your close friends, who is the cutest?
3) Do you have someone wrapped around your finger? Or are you wrapped around someone else's finger?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
1) Imagine you had a job interview today. What would you wear to it?
2) If you could trade places with any of your friends, who would you choose?
3) Have you ever had something stolen from you or been the victim of a crime?
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
