Job Problems
A coworker has been out for a couple weeks, and you and another coworker have been given their tasks on top of yours. You both feel overwhelmed and stressed with the amount of work. What is the problem?
Too many jobs to complete at work, not compensated for the extra work, putting in more time and effort, working 2 jobs for the price of 1, etc.
What musical instrument is known as the "king of instruments" and is played using a keyboard?
Piano
Who is Penny's best friend?
Amy Farrah Fowler
What is the name of the forgetful fish in "Finding Nemo"?
Dory
Myth or Fact: Ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they're scared or threatened.
MYTH--when they stick their heads in the ground, it's to turn the eggs they buried in the hole
Your boss is upset that you did not do a task supposedly given to you. However, you don’t remember it even being asked of you, probably due to poor communication on their end. What is the problem?
Lack of communication, being accused of being a bad employee, etc.
This famous singer is known as the "King of Rock and Roll" and had hit songs like "Jailhouse Rock".
Elvis Presley
What is the name of the rock band Howard is a member of?
Footprints on the Moon
In the Pixar film "Inside Out", what are the names of the 5 emotions inside Riley's mind?
Joy, Anger, Sadness, Disgust, Fear
Myth or Fact: Octopuses have 3 hearts.
FACT
You and a coworker are supposed to be working on something together. You are doing your part but your coworker has been lazy and not done much. What is the problem?
What type of musical group is made up of singers who harmonize together without any instrumental accompaniment?
A cappella group
Who is Sheldon's favorite Star Trek character?
Spock
In the film "Cars", Lightning McQueen finds himself stuck in what town?
Radiator Springs
Myth or Fact: Bulls get mad when they see the color red.
MYTH--many bulls are actually believed to be colorblind
You are being asked to do things you have not been properly trained on. What is the problem?
Didn't get enough/the right training, not in the job description, given job tasks that aren't relevant to your position, etc.
What city is often referred to as the birthplace of jazz?
New Orleans
Which character has a phobia of birds?
Howard
In the movie "Monster's Inc", what is the name of Sully's one-eyed green best friend and co-worker?
Mike Wazowski
Myth or Fact: Wild dolphins call each other by name.
FACT--they let out a unique whistle to identify each other.
A customer calls and is yelling at you over the phone. The customer continues to yell and curse at you even though you are trying to help her. What is the problem?
Unruly customer, unable to help the customer, being yelled at inappropriately, etc.
Who won the first season of "American Idol"?
Kelly Clarkson
What is the name of the theory that Sheldon has devoted himself to work on?
String Theory
What was the first Pixar movie ever made?
Toy Story
Myth or Fact: Camels store water in their humps.
MYTH--the camel's humps are full of fat (up to 80 pounds) of which camels live off when food and water are scarce