Two Truths and a Lie ideas for work
Work-safe themes and examples that help teammates write statements that are interesting, believable, and comfortable to share.
01
Travel and place ideas
- 1I have visited three countries in one week.
- 2I once missed a train because I was on the wrong platform.
- 3I have never travelled by plane.
- 4I have slept overnight in an airport.
- 5I have visited a city mainly because of a book or film.
- 6I once took a boat to get to work or school.
- 7I have crossed a national border on foot.
- 8I have lived in more than three cities.
- 9I once ordered food without understanding any word on the menu.
- 10I have been to a place with fewer than one hundred residents.
- 11I have taken the same vacation twice.
- 12I have navigated a trip using a paper map only.
02
Skills, hobbies, and food ideas
- 1I can play a song on a musical instrument.
- 2I have won a competition for a hobby.
- 3I can solve a Rubik’s Cube.
- 4I have made bread from scratch.
- 5I dislike a food that almost everyone seems to love.
- 6I have kept the same hobby for more than ten years.
- 7I can say a useful sentence in four languages.
- 8I have performed on a stage.
- 9I have built a piece of furniture.
- 10I know how to juggle.
- 11I have eaten the same breakfast for a full month.
- 12I learned one of my favorite skills from an online video.
03
Work and technology ideas
- 1My first job had nothing to do with my current career.
- 2I have worked a shift that started before 5 a.m.
- 3I once fixed a problem by turning something off and on.
- 4I have sent a message to the wrong work chat.
- 5I have used a fax machine for work.
- 6I learned a programming or spreadsheet skill before I learned to drive.
- 7I have worked from a location with no desk.
- 8I have met a coworker in person only after working together for a year.
- 9I have changed careers more than once.
- 10I once gave a presentation with no slides.
- 11I have kept a keyboard or mouse for more than eight years.
- 12I have accidentally joined a call on the wrong day.
Use these questions well
- How to write believable statements
Choose three statements from one category and keep them similar in length and detail. A small twist is usually more believable than a dramatic lie.
- How to run Two Truths and a Lie with a team
Give people a few minutes to write, vote before the reveal, and keep each turn short. Passing should always be fine.
Frequently asked questions
What are good Two Truths and a Lie ideas?
Travel, hobbies, food, skills, first jobs, and harmless technology mistakes work well. Choose three statements from the same category so the lie is not immediately obvious.
How do you make the lie believable?
Start from something almost true and change one detail, such as the place, number, or timing. Keep it similar in length and specificity to your two true statements.
Is Two Truths and a Lie appropriate for work?
Yes, when participation is optional and the prompts stay work-safe. Avoid health, relationships, finances, identity, illegal activity, and stories that could embarrass someone.
How long does Two Truths and a Lie take?
Allow three to five minutes per person. For teams larger than eight, use breakout groups or select a few volunteers to keep the activity short.
Prefer a game with no preparation?
Create a live ice breaker room, share the link, and let HeyRetro handle the rounds, votes, and reveal.