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Two Truths and a Lie for Work

30 office-safe statements that actually make coworkers interesting to each other. Perfect for team building sessions, remote standups, and onboarding new hires.

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💼 First Jobs & Career Twists

  • "My first paycheck ever was for dressing up as a giant mascot."
  • "I got my first job partly because the manager liked my handwriting."
  • "I once worked the night shift at a 24-hour donut shop."
  • "My first job interview lasted four minutes — and I got the job."
  • "I was once paid to stand in line for someone else."
  • "I got promoted twice in my first six months at my first job."
  • "My first job involved counting fish."
  • "I delivered newspapers by bicycle at 5 a.m. for two years."
  • "I sold my own hand-drawn comics in middle school."
  • "I applied to my current job on a dare."

🏢 Office Moments

  • "I once fell asleep on camera during a video call — with 30 people watching."
  • "I've accidentally called my manager "dude" in a formal meeting."
  • "I once printed 200 copies of the wrong document and quietly recycled every one."
  • "I won my office chili cook-off with a store-bought recipe."
  • "I once sent a meeting invite for 3 a.m. instead of 3 p.m. — and someone showed up."
  • "I have never once been late to work."
  • "I once fixed the office printer and was treated like a hero for a week."
  • "My vacation photos once appeared as my screensaver mid-presentation."
  • "I've been locked out of the office wearing a Halloween costume."
  • "I once replied "love you" to a coworker's email out of pure muscle memory."

🌟 Hidden Talents & Travels

  • "I've given a presentation in two different languages on the same day."
  • "I once took a client call from a ski lift."
  • "I can type over 100 words per minute."
  • "I've worked remotely from 12 different countries."
  • "I keep a spreadsheet ranking every coffee shop near the office."
  • "I once won a company hackathon with a project built in one night."
  • "I've never sent a fax in my life."
  • "I memorized the entire office seating chart in my first week."
  • "I once commuted to work by kayak."
  • "I know the birthdays of everyone on my team by heart."

Running It as a Team Icebreaker

Timebox it

One round per person, 2–3 minutes each. For teams larger than 10, split into breakout groups so everyone gets a turn.

Seed the themes

Give prompts like "first jobs" or "travel fails" so nobody freezes. Themed rounds also keep statements naturally work-appropriate.

Let the game handle scoring

Play online — everyone joins with a room code on their own device, votes are anonymous, and points are tracked automatically. No spreadsheet needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Two Truths and a Lie good for team building?

It's one of the most effective icebreakers because it produces real personal stories, not small talk. Coworkers remember "the one who commuted by kayak" long after the meeting ends.

How long does a round take for a team?

About 2–3 minutes per person: 30 seconds to read statements, a minute to vote and discuss, and the reveal. A team of eight finishes in about 20 minutes.

Does it work for remote teams?

Yes — it's arguably better remote. Everyone joins a room with a 5-digit code on their own device while on the video call, and voting is anonymous so nobody feels put on the spot.