| Arctic ship |
| Arctic vessel |
| Tension easer |
| It eases tension |
| Party warmer-upper |
| Party picker-upper |
| Conversation starter |
| Conversation opener? |
| Conversation opening |
| Get-acquainted soiree |
| It gets the party going |
| Tension-easing activity |
| Relaxing initial activity |
| This gets the party going |
| What's your sign?" perhaps |
| Conversation starter, maybe |
| Get-acquainted soiree, e.g. |
| Polar ship or tension reliever |
| Anxiety-reducing meeting opener |
| Opening action removing tension |
| Something to relax social tension |
| Getting-to-know-you party activity |