Questions to ask someone you've just met for the first time at TestBash
17 Jul 2025
In this moment:
Bug of the MoTaverse
1. Where have you travelled from to be here today?
2. What have you enjoyed so far?
3. What are you looking forward to?
4. Who are you looking forward to meeting today?
5. Have you met [Name of awesome person in the vicinity]? I recommend chatting to them. [Attempt to make an introduction].
6. How’s the food?
7. You ok if I take a selfie?
What else? Comment and add to this list.
2. What have you enjoyed so far?
3. What are you looking forward to?
4. Who are you looking forward to meeting today?
5. Have you met [Name of awesome person in the vicinity]? I recommend chatting to them. [Attempt to make an introduction].
6. How’s the food?
7. You ok if I take a selfie?
What else? Comment and add to this list.
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
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