Here at the Science of People we are allergic to boring.
We believe you should be fascinating, captivating and, memorable in an authentic way. Sometimes this is with verbal conversation starters, sometimes this is with interesting body language and sometimes this is with anti-boring stuff.
Here are some of my favorite anti-boring items that spur conversations, pique interest and make you more memorable.
Are you brave enough?
Of course you are!
Challenge yourself: Try one of these daring conversation starters
I’m a huge fan of funny and crazy leggings. They are especially fun when you have been sitting at an event and get up to go to the bathroom. Everyone starts to giggle and talk.
Socks are an easy way to bring a smile to your own face as well as any home visitors. I have been known to break out a pair of funny socks while hosting game night at my house–it makes everyone have a better time.
I love dressing like a superhero. Somehow these silly shirts make you feel stronger and always attract fellow hidden heroes. I can’t tell you how many people walk up to me to tell me how much they love Batman when I wear my Batman shirt.
If you go to a lot of potlucks or just want to make people smile with the look AND taste of your food, you have to try this book on funny food for creative, silly breakfasts.
I had trouble deciding if this should be in the edible or wearable category! I have been known to wear ring pops to networking events just to see what people say–they always want a taste!
Instead of getting everyone’s drinks confused, get a bunch of these drink holders and pass them out. Great for conversations and helping remember people’s names.
I have experimented with all kinds of fun wallets and let me tell you–it is so fun to pull a hysterical wallet our of your purse. You bring all kinds of smiles to people’s faces.
This Ninja Turtle backpack comes with your favorite Ninja Turtle mask! I repeat: This Ninja Turtle backpack comes with your favorite Ninja Turtle mask! Why wouldn’t you buy this?
I’m a huge fan of sending people memorable cards that make them laugh. If you know someone with a good sense of humor, don’t send them a regular thank you card! Send them something great.
This could be both practical and hysterical. If you have a friend who complains about a co-worker you might have to give them the office citation option.
This little book contains fill-in-the-Blank lines to describe some aspect of awesomeness about a friend, sibling or significant other. Just complete each line and voilà: you have a uniquely personal gift an awesome type will read again and again.
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