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HOW TO PLAY


Be sure to go through the questions in order. Don't skip around. Selecting out questions to answer first could leave you with the least liked questions at the end. As you might expect this would dull the evening considerably.


Don't worry about specific meanings. Whatever it means to you is all that counts. The questions are intended to be broad, so interpret them any way you like.


Don't let any of the individual questions bog you down. If you can't think of an answer, pass and answer the question later, or skip it altogether. Often, your partner's next answer will remind you of something. If not, there are plenty of questions, and one or two missed won't hurt a thing.


The Games are meant to promote all sorts of conversation. You will learn many interesting things about one another and that you have many things in common. When this happens, you may tend to get off the Game. We recommend that you don't ramble off too far. The questions are designed to bring to light different aspects and characteristics of each person. They get under the surface and bring you more in touch with each other. So, go through the Game questions first to get the most out of them. Then, use the remaining time to discuss those subjects you found especially interesting.


The Games are meant for you to enjoy. If you have any questions about the Game or feel uncomfortable in any way, or if you are not enjoying the Game, tell your leader right away. He/she may be able to help and will be glad to do so.






The

People

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WELCOME:


    You are about to learn about an experience which is different than anything you've done before, a special conversation game that is an interesting and enjoyable way to meet people and get to know them.


    Before we begin, read the following three pages make yourself at home. Feel free to introduce yourself to others, and mingle as you like. The Game will start soon.


© Joseph Belotte 1978

(all rights reserved)

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PURPOSES


    The purposes of the People Games are to assure that you have a good time communicating, to help you meet people in a way that is interesting and enjoyable, and to help you get to know them more quickly and a little more deeply than you could otherwise.



DESCRIPTION



    The People Games are conversation type games. The mood is light and cheerful, and you will get to meet and talk with many different people.


    Each Game consists of several sets of questions which you ask various people. The questions will be found to be interesting, easy to answer, and deal with many various subjects that are fun to talk about. Some of the sets are done in groups, others in pairs. Each set is different, and you will have different partners in each set.


  Although you will also be asked the same questions during the Game, you won't have to answer if you don't want to. The questions are used only to give you plenty of opportunity to talk about many different, enjoyable things.


    Please be sure to hang onto this brochure. You will want to refer to it later, and you may use it to tell other people about the Games.


    There are twelve different People Games. Each one takes an evening, and a different game can be presented on different evenings.


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RULES


In order to make the game work properly, certain rules must be followed. The rules are quite easy, and when they are followed, the game will go well for all.


  1. 1.Do not contradict, challenge, or put down your partner's answers. A prime purpose of the Game is to get to know other people. Putting down or challenging their answers makes them much less inclined to tell you what they really think or feel.


  1. 2.Be in touch with your partner's answers. The Games are designed to develop communication, and if you are not in touch with what he is saying there is no real communication. If you don't understand something, say so, and ask for an explanation. Or, if you don't get a full picture and would like to learn more, be sure to say so.


  1. 3.Answer the questions any way you like. The questions are not meant to put you on the spot. Feel free to answer any way you choose, casually, deeply, humorously, or not at all. If you don't want to answer, just say, "I pass". No further explanation is required or wanted. Your partner will simply acknowledge your reply and hand you the paper.


  1. 4.Don't try to give "super" answers. Although we call this a game, we don't mean it to be a contest. So avoid getting involved in something like, "Can you top this?" To get the most out of the Game, it is best to give the first answer that comes to mind, no matter how great or small. This works best and keeps things going most smoothly.


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This welcome brochure is designed to be handed out to participants at the beginning of a People Game. It explains the game so everyone will feel perfectly comfortable getting started.

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