Who
Small groups (separated into pairs)
Where
Enough room for the group to form a large circle
Objectives
- To learn from observation
- To communicate non-verbally
- To motivate and energise the group
Leaders’ Hints
Observe how participants react to the cues. Do those who don’t understand become frustrated, determined or “give up”?
Instructions
1. The leaders need to decide the criterion for coming to the party. This can vary and have any degree of difficulty. You may invite:
- Those who are wearing clothing ending with a consonant
- Those who have their feet crossed when they are to be invited
- Those who ask when you have your feet crossed
- Those who ask you addressing you by name
2. Sit participants in a circle and explain that you are going to hold a party to which they may or may not be able to come. Invite them to ask if they can come to the party. Use the criterion agreed upon, start the game.
3. You can give hints, such as “No you can’t come wearing a bra, but you can come in suspenders” (!)
4. When the criterion has been guessed, invite one of the group to be the “party host”.
Conclusion
This is another activity involving learning through observation. By exercising these skills, we become better at learning from those cues that people give us.