Conversation cards should allow a comfortable pass

Neutral prompts about interests or invented choices can invite sharing without requiring private information. Offer different response forms and a genuine pass, letting the activity support connection rather than testing willingness to disclose.

Include prompts about neutral interests and invented choices. Allowing a pass makes the conversation more accessible than insisting everyone disclose something.

Choice includes choosing not to answer

Offer several prompts. Allow passing. Invite responses in different forms.

A fictional favourite invention prompt avoids questions about home circumstances.

Friendship should not depend on disclosure.

Can someone pass comfortably? Allow drawing responses.

Resources

• Friendship Conversation Cards — Choose neutral prompts, permit passing and offer private or nonverbal responses.

Further reading

• ACECQA — play, leisure and intentionality

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