Conversation with Involvement

Exercise Beginner 30 min 2–10

Description

In this exercise, two or more players engage in a discussion on a chosen topic while enjoying a meal. The focus is on sensory experiences associated with the food and drinks they consume.

Players must maintain a continuous conversation throughout the meal, taking care to express their sensations as they eat and drink.

Setup Requirements

A meal with various foods and drinks, napkins.

Point of Concentration

Giving life to the object through the senses.

Side Coaching

Taste the food!
Feel the texture of the napkin!
What is the temperature of the drinking water?
Chew your food!
Smell the food!

Points of Observation

Observe how players showcase relationships in their dialogue.
If players resist focusing on the sensory aspects, they may not be ready for this exercise.
Ensure players do not create a scripted situation.
Take note of their immediate environment.
Break down the sensory experience into different parts.
Encourage using all senses together.

Evaluation

Did the players give sensory reality to the objects?
Did they show us or simply tell us?
What kind of soup were they drinking?
Was the meat hot?

Examples

"This soup is warm and fragrant!"

"The steak is tender and juicy, just how I like it."

"I love the crunch of the salad!"