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Two Truths and a Lie ideas for work

Start with a work-safe theme, then turn it into three interesting statements that sound believable and feel comfortable to share.

01

Travel and place ideas

  1. 1I have visited three countries in one week.
  2. 2I once missed a train because I was on the wrong platform.
  3. 3I have never travelled by plane.
  4. 4I have slept overnight in an airport.
  5. 5I have visited a city mainly because of a book or film.
  6. 6I once took a boat to get to work or school.
  7. 7I have crossed a national border on foot.
  8. 8I have lived in at least four cities.
  9. 9I once ordered food without understanding any word on the menu.
  10. 10I have been to a place with under one hundred residents.
  11. 11I have taken the same vacation twice.
  12. 12I have navigated a trip using a paper map only.

02

Skills, hobbies, and food ideas

  1. 1I can play a song on a musical instrument.
  2. 2I have won a competition for a hobby.
  3. 3I can solve a Rubik's Cube.
  4. 4I have made bread from scratch.
  5. 5I dislike a food that almost everyone seems to love.
  6. 6I have kept the same hobby for over ten years.
  7. 7I can say a useful sentence in four languages.
  8. 8I have performed on a stage.
  9. 9I have built a piece of furniture.
  10. 10I know how to juggle.
  11. 11I have eaten the same breakfast for a full month.
  12. 12I learned one of my favorite skills from an online video.

03

Work and technology ideas

  1. 1My first job had nothing to do with my current career.
  2. 2I have worked a shift that started before 5 a.m.
  3. 3I once fixed a problem by turning something off and on.
  4. 4I have sent a message to the wrong work chat.
  5. 5I have used a fax machine for work.
  6. 6I learned a programming or spreadsheet skill before I learned to drive.
  7. 7I have worked from a location with no desk.
  8. 8I have met a coworker in person only after working together for a year.
  9. 9I have changed careers at least twice.
  10. 10I once gave a presentation with no slides.
  11. 11I have kept a keyboard or mouse for over eight years.
  12. 12I have accidentally joined a call on the wrong day.

Use these questions well

Write statements people will believe

Choose three statements from one category and give each equal detail. Small twists blend in. Dramatic lies give themselves away.

Run Two Truths and a Lie with a team

Give everyone a few minutes to write, collect the votes before each reveal, and keep the turns short. Passing is always fine.

Frequently asked questions

What are good Two Truths and a Lie ideas?

Travel, hobbies, food, skills, first jobs, and harmless technology mistakes all work well. Staying in one category hides the lie.

How do you make the lie believable?

Start with something almost true and change one detail, such as the place, number, or timing. Match the length and specificity of your two true statements.

Is Two Truths and a Lie appropriate for work?

Yes. Keep participation optional and choose work-safe prompts. Health, relationships, finances, identity, illegal activity, and stories that could embarrass someone are best left out.

How long does Two Truths and a Lie take?

Allow three to five minutes per person. With nine or more people, use breakout groups or invite a few volunteers to keep the activity short.

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