Questions to ask someone you've just met for the first time at TestBash

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In this memory: Bug

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.

Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
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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.
Rosie Sherry
1. What are you excited about? 2. Have you been to TestBash before? 3. What brought you here? 4. Are you coming to the meet up later? 5. Have you thought about doing a 99 second talk?

Rosie Sherry
Sidenote: line breaks don't work on comments. 🫠

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