Wandering Speech A

Exercise Beginner 15 min 2–2

Description

In this exercise, two players engage in a conversation where one is delayed in completing an activity due to the other person's excessive chatty behavior. The chatty player digresses on various topics, making it difficult for the other to stay focused.

After a round, switch roles to give both players a chance to embody the chatty character. They can also choose new 'where' and 'who' scenarios if they wish.

Setup Requirements

Open space for two players to interact comfortably.

Point of Concentration

To unintentionally digress from completing the desired activity through random speech.

Side Coaching

Encourage natural and friendly conversation.
Focus on innocence in digressions; no hostility.
Stay light-hearted to evoke humor in the scene.

Points of Observation

Watch for the level of interest each player maintains.
Notice the creativity in the digressions presented.
Observe how the chatty player affects the other’s attempts to stay on task.

Evaluation

What strategies did the chatty player use to divert attention?
How did the other player respond to the digressions?
What humorous moments stood out during the exercise?

Examples

1. Who: Chatty customer and salesman. Where: Department store. What: Customer wants to buy a Christmas present but keeps digressing.

2. Who: Chatty nurse’s aid and hospital visitor. Where: Hospital information desk. What: Visitor needs an admission card while the aid is distracted on the phone.