Are You More Like...
This partner sharing game uses paired preference questions to spark conversation and connection within a group. It's effective for quickly building rapport and creating a comfortable atmosphere for sharing.
Use this method at the beginning of a workshop, training session, or meeting to help participants get to know each other and feel more comfortable interacting.
Solves: Lack of initial engagement and reluctance to participate in group discussions.
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Step 1: Prepare question cards with paired statements (e.g., cat/dog, up/down). Aim for one set per two people. (5 minutes)
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Step 2: Distribute one card to each person randomly. (2 minutes)
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Step 3: Instruct participants to find the person holding the matching card. (3 minutes)
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Step 4: Once matched, partners share their responses to the question posed by their combined cards. (5 minutes)
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Step 5: Redistribute the cards and repeat the matching and sharing process for another round. (5 minutes)
- Encourage participants to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable.
- Monitor the room and help participants who are having trouble finding their match.
- Instead of matching cards, have participants find someone with a different preference than their own.
- Use the questions as prompts for a larger group discussion.