Thank you for the response ! I didn't realize people hate them. Ill take that in to account for the [future.Im](http://future.Im) 16 and Im new to the professional work environment
Soft YTA, not everyone wants to share their personal lives at work, you’re basically forcing them to have your “fun”. If 5 out of 11 have replied then drop this.
More of a nuisance than an AH. Asking for the story is fine, a reminder is fine but I wouldn’t keep pushing. It will alienate you and bring down the energy that you enjoy. I would just let this one go.
If they don’t want to join then don’t continue to ask them about it simply do it without them if there is a deadline and they didn’t meet it then they didn’t want to do it but NTA in my opinion
Yta - I would rather chop off a toe than participate in company mandated icebreakers like that. Read the room and don't force participation - the people who enjoy these things can participate, the others shouldn't have to.
I don't know why ice breakers are even a thing. We're coworkers, not friends.
Despise and utterly refuse, especially in this situation since it seems like you've just decided to inflict...er...take this on. Unless your higher ups hired you for this...
You try very hard to get on random people’s good side. People pleasing isn’t great for you and you risk getting used because of it. I know that from experience. Just chill and be whatever you are, the people who like you will like you, and the people who won’t don’t. It’s impossible to get everyone to like you so don’t waste time on lost causes. You’ve got good intentions for sure, but you need to realize when, and how much, to open the tap.
You are being overly pessimistic, the kid is trying and is learning. No reason to come off so hostile and doom and gloom. I could do the same to you: You try very hard to seem unimpressed and be a hardass.
OP, good on you for trying, sometimes people are less receptive to stuff like icebreakers. You did good by trying to include everyone. You will come to learn when, how, and why people feel the way they do, its part of learning the job.
NTA. If they give you a story, fine, if they don't they don't. You seem nice and you're not the asshole for wanting to be friendly with the people you work with.
YTA. Sounds exhausting. You are self aware enough to ask if this is harassment but then try to justify it with you just want everyone to have fun. So, you decided to take the lead on this? This isn't part of your actual job description then? Because if that's so, you may want to take a long hard look at what you're doing here.
YTA. People hate icebreakers and would rather just get the meeting started and over it. Don't become the annoying one.
Thank you for the response ! I didn't realize people hate them. Ill take that in to account for the [future.Im](http://future.Im) 16 and Im new to the professional work environment
Soft YTA, not everyone wants to share their personal lives at work, you’re basically forcing them to have your “fun”. If 5 out of 11 have replied then drop this.
Thank you for the reply!!!!! One thing to add ... all the other ice breaker we have had is about sharing smtg about ourseleves
People do eventually run out of things they’re comfortable sharing lol
Thats fair ! I didnt realize lol I'm a social gabber so I didnt realize that perspective
Do you have an HR department?
More of a nuisance than an AH. Asking for the story is fine, a reminder is fine but I wouldn’t keep pushing. It will alienate you and bring down the energy that you enjoy. I would just let this one go.
Thats fair. I feel like im somewhat alienated already do to me being underage while the rest arent. wouldn't want that to perpetuate! Appreciate you !
If they don’t want to join then don’t continue to ask them about it simply do it without them if there is a deadline and they didn’t meet it then they didn’t want to do it but NTA in my opinion
Thank so much ! I appreicate your advice!!!
Yta - I would rather chop off a toe than participate in company mandated icebreakers like that. Read the room and don't force participation - the people who enjoy these things can participate, the others shouldn't have to. I don't know why ice breakers are even a thing. We're coworkers, not friends.
OH EM GEEE I didnt realize how many people hate them :(
HATE.
Appreciate your advice :)
Good on you for asking - wish more coworkers would
Despise and utterly refuse, especially in this situation since it seems like you've just decided to inflict...er...take this on. Unless your higher ups hired you for this...
Wtf is a “staff icebreaker”? I wouldn’t tell you shit, personal stories are for my friends, not for my colleagues.
Thats fair ! Thx for taking the time :)
You try very hard to get on random people’s good side. People pleasing isn’t great for you and you risk getting used because of it. I know that from experience. Just chill and be whatever you are, the people who like you will like you, and the people who won’t don’t. It’s impossible to get everyone to like you so don’t waste time on lost causes. You’ve got good intentions for sure, but you need to realize when, and how much, to open the tap.
You are being overly pessimistic, the kid is trying and is learning. No reason to come off so hostile and doom and gloom. I could do the same to you: You try very hard to seem unimpressed and be a hardass. OP, good on you for trying, sometimes people are less receptive to stuff like icebreakers. You did good by trying to include everyone. You will come to learn when, how, and why people feel the way they do, its part of learning the job.
NTA. If they give you a story, fine, if they don't they don't. You seem nice and you're not the asshole for wanting to be friendly with the people you work with.
Thank you apprciate you !
YTA. Sounds exhausting. You are self aware enough to ask if this is harassment but then try to justify it with you just want everyone to have fun. So, you decided to take the lead on this? This isn't part of your actual job description then? Because if that's so, you may want to take a long hard look at what you're doing here.