Are you a Terracotta Warrior? Or a Mummy?

Seeing this chat log, you can feel the suffocating silence that lasted for 5 minutes, even through the screen. A quick, cheerful "How old are you all?" from a new colleague born in 2002 instantly turned the office group chat into an "archaeological site." What's even more amazing are the colleagues' replies. Those born in '90 were "Terracotta Warriors," '97s were "Qing Dynasty soldiers," '86s were "urns of ashes," and the department manager, born in '69, was a "mummy." It was a perfect "self-deprecating" team-building session. Faced with the newcomer's unintentional question, the seniors didn't act superior or let the situation get awkward. Instead, they diffused the age anxiety with extreme exaggeration and humor. This self-mockery not only shows high emotional intelligence in the workplace but also reflects the team's inclusive, relaxed, and unpretentious atmosphere. The manager's willingness to lead by calling himself a "mummy" indicates an environment that values team integration over hierarchical pressure. However, this also serves as a reminder for new employees. In office group chats, rashly inquiring about colleagues' ages or personal information can often lead to awkward "social death" moments. The seniors gracefully handled the slightly abrupt greeting with kindness and humor, but not all groups are this accommodating. A healthy workplace atmosphere is never always serious and formal. Instead, it's about everyone implicitly using humor to diffuse unexpected situations or awkwardness. Age is just a number, and a team that can make people laugh during high-pressure work might go further. This group chat really knows how to play the game😆