Social skills challenge · Warm-up
Ask for a recommendation
Ask someone an appropriate, genuine recommendation question, such as which dish they liked or which beginner event they would suggest.
Why this works
A concrete question gives the other person a clear way to answer. It can start an exchange, but they may be busy or have no recommendation.
How to do it
- 1
Choose something you actually want help deciding.
- 2
Ask an available person with relevant knowledge: "Have you tried either of these?"
- 3
Thank them for their view. You are free to make a different choice.
If your brain is fighting you
Ask someone you know, or ask staff when it is part of their role and they have time. If they cannot help, accept that without trying to turn it into a longer conversation.
Felt easy? Level up
If you later meet naturally and tried the suggestion, tell them how it went. There is no need to seek them out solely to complete the exercise.
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