How to Answer
Speaking is completely optional, voluntary, and done in any order. Refrain from pressuring anyone to answer a question.
While answering, remember these guidelines:
Only Share What You’ve Made Sense of, Not What is Fuzzy or Unresolved
If you have a sense that something is fuzzy or unresolved, simply don’t share your answer. Instead, you can simply use the time to continue to reflect or take in other people's answers.
Simple, Plain Answers are Best
What you find boring about your life, other people find interesting, so don’t feel like your answer is too boring, it won’t be. You don’t need to try and spice up your answer or make your answer entertaining. The plain, simple truth of your direct experience is best.
Protect Your Own Privacy
If you don’t feel like speaking for any reason, such as feeling emotional, concerned about your privacy or being judged, or just don’t feel like speaking, simply don’t share your answer.
If you’re uncomfortable about revealing certain details that feel too personal, either don’t share your answer or answer in a way that leaves out sensitive information. You may also consider answering from another part of your life that feels more public.
Keep Your Answers Brief
Being concise allows you to articulate what you have to say more clearly and to the point, which is valuable both for yourself and for those listening. Being concise is a skill you can get better at with practice.
Special Note for Kids
When doing this with kids, take extra care not to pressure them to share if they don't want to, and have them pick the topic to ensure it is relevant to them and something they are comfortable exploring.
