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210+ Best Trick Questions That’ll Leave Your Mind Blown

Looking for a fun conversation starter to share with your coworkers? We’ve curated the best list of trick questions to challenge how you think and test your logic! 

What Are Trick Questions? 

Trick questions are questions with hidden answers. The answer is often so obvious that it can leave you feeling silly that you didn’t think of it. 

Imagine it this way: If a riddle and a dad joke had a love child, they would give birth to the trick question. 

The answer to trick questions can be...

85+ Work Anniversary Wishes And Messages They’ll Love

What keep employees engaged at work for the long haul? One of the many factors that contribute to engagement includes employee appreciation. In fact, employees are 56% less likely1https://www.workhuman.com/press-relea... to look for work elsewhere if they feel appreciated!

A great way for managers, bosses, and colleagues to show appreciation is to recognize work anniversaries with memo...

27 Best Conversation Games You Can Play Right Now

Conversation games can be a great way to get to know old friends better, bond with colleagues, or break the ice with new acquaintances. 

Try one of the games from this list the next time you’re in a group of people you want to get to know better.  

Talking Games That Help You Get to Know Someone Better 

Talking games can spark interesting conversations with people you’ve known for a long time. If someone shares a fascinating insight from their life, remember to ask them more about it la...

How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” (17+ Sample Answers)

You’re dressed to impress, your resume is polished, and you enter the interview room. Suddenly, you’re met with the seemingly simple yet pivotal question: “Tell me about yourself.” 

Then you either freeze like a deer in headlights or word barf a version of your life story that includes unnecessary details about the lasagna your mom used to bake you as a kid.

This open-ended question has stumped the best of us. But in this post, we’ll give you a simple formula, a handful of extra tips, and ...

What Is a Hopeless Romantic? 12 Signs You Might Be One

Do you dream of grand romantic gestures and yearn for fairytale moments when you date? If so, you might be a hopeless romantic. 

This term often conjures images of someone perpetually in love with love itself. But what does it truly mean to be a hopeless romantic? 

In this article, we’ll go over the key signs of being a hopeless romantic. Then, we’ll talk about this personality trait’s amazing benefits and pitfalls to watch for. Lastly, we’ll give you some tips to succeed as a hopeless rom...

What is a Sigma Male Personality (And Are You One?)

Have you heard the term “sigma male” buzzing around the internet? Sigma males are known to be lone wolves who carve unique paths in life. 

In this article, we’ll explore the sigma male archetype and help you clarify if this is a personality type you (or someone you know) resonate with. 

What Is a Sigma Male?

A sigma male is an introverted, independent male who exists outside traditional social hierarchies. Sigmas tend to prize solitude and autonomy and avoid large social gatherings. The...

15 Pro Debate Tips to Use With Friends or at Work

Do you find yourself in debates at work or with friends and wish you felt more skilled?

Look no further! In this article, we’ll give you all the tips you need to excel at every debate or intellectual argument you have, both at work and in your personal life.

What is Debate?

Debate is a structured and formal discussion where participants argue opposing viewpoints on a specific topic. The goal is to persuade the audience or judges of the validity of your position while effectively chall...

Why Women Lie: 10 Reasons for Dishonesty You Need to Know

In a world where honesty is widely considered a virtue, this article will explore why people lie, precisely why women lie. 

Men and women both lie and often for the same reasons. Men and women face different societal pressures and conditioning. And each set of gender norms might cause a man or a woman to lie for different reasons.

Keep in mind, as we go through this article, that the reasons women lie listed below are generalizations. Women can lie for any number of reasons, and so can men...

The Science Behind Gossip (And When You Should Avoid It)

Why is gossiping so tempting? Is it wrong to gossip? Why did humans evolve to gossip anyway? 

In this article, we’ll answer all these questions and more. Plus, we’ll review some tips to help you create a healthy relationship with your gossiping habits.

What is Gossiping?

Gossiping is when you talk about people you know to somebody else. Gossip usually has a negative connotation related to spreading rumors or slandering someone’s reputation; however, gossip can be positive, neutral, or...

How to Trust Yourself and Build Self-Confidence

“If you’re going to trust one person, let it be yourself.”

These golden words by Robert Tew are worth living if you want to create the life of your dreams and achieve your highest potential.

Yet many people lack self-trust and constantly beat themselves up for not doing “enough.”

In this article, I will show you how to trust yourself, build trust in the workplace, and even shed some light on your relationships.

To help me, I invited Melody Wilding, the author of Trust Yourself: Stop ...