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Meeting People

Ask about what the other person just said

Pick a detail from what you just heard.

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Done when

Continue without immediately redirecting to yourself.

Pick a detail from what you just heard.

Who this is for

For willing conversation partners; respect topics they avoid.

Why this matters

The other person has room to elaborate.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Pick a detail from what you just heard.
  2. Ask about it without suggesting the answer.
  3. Listen to the reply before sharing your experience.

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