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Trying to be interesting seldom works. It places your perspective outside the scene and makes your performance feel forced
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Trying to be creative is a trap. It puts you in your head and gets in the way of flow. Let your offers arise naturally out of the context. Trying to be interesting or entertaining seldom produces the desired result. Allow things to be obvious and see where they take you.
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If you find yourself stuck in your head trying to respond, let your response be simple. Don’t worry about coming up with something clever, interesting, or entertaining. Allow your response to be simple and see where it takes you.
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Say a random word. Then say a second word that is associated with the first word. Then say a word associated with the second word. Continue generating associated words for one minute. Track how many words (or phrases) are generated in one minute.
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Players stand in a circle. One player says a word and points to someone. That player says a word related to the prior word, and points to someone else. The pattern continues, with players saying words related to the word spoken immediately before.
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When spects feel the impulse to speak, they often take in a sharp little inhalation of breath. It’s a subtle, but clearly recognizable sound if you’re paying attention. When you hear it happen, stop whatever you’re saying and find out what’s on the spect’s mind.
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