The game guide · Anticipation
How to play Make the Invitation Clear
You invite a friend to a picnic they have not accepted yet. Which message keeps the plan clear and optional? Read the scenario and consider three replies. Choose a considerate response without guessing somebody’s private feelings.
Your starting point
You invite a friend to a picnic they have not accepted yet. Which message keeps the plan clear and optional?
The rules
Read the scenario and all the possible replies. Choose the response that respects the person’s stated needs and choices. Review the feedback and reflect on the wording.
A helpful approach
Use only the information in the scenario. Look for a response that asks, listens or explains clearly without assuming what another person secretly thinks. Keep the imagined plan small and flexible, with clear details and no assumption that another person has already agreed.
After the game
What made one response leave more room for the other person’s own choice? What simple preparation would make an upcoming moment easier to enjoy without turning it into a bigger obligation?
There is no need to turn a small moment into a perfect performance. Play again if you want to explore it, or leave it here and take the thought into your day.
The feeling behind it
Enjoy the invitation, the preparation and the small details before a moment arrives. Plans can stay flexible.
New-year preparation inspires looking forward together. The festival is a cultural celebration, not an emotional shortcut.
Read our anticipation story, inspired by Spring Festival preparations in China. The UNESCO: Spring festival social practices provides the source context.
Share the invitation
A little something to look forward to together. Try Make the Invitation Clear with me, if you fancy a little anticipation today.
If someone comes to mind, send them a game they might enjoy. Add your own words, let them choose whether to play, and keep private details out of a public link.