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Shoutout to my aunt for the talking stick book club hack
My book club debates used to be chaotic with everyone interrupting. My aunt, a former teacher, suggested using a talking stick. We chose a wooden spoon from my kitchen. Only the holder could speak. At first, it seemed odd, but it made a big difference. Members started listening better and sharing more thoughtful views. Our discussions became more meaningful and inclusive. This simple trick really improved our book club.
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sethhernandez1d ago
Isn't it funny how the simplest tools can fix the biggest group problems? We get so used to messy talk in meetings or even family dinners that we forget there are other ways. That spoon forces a quiet kind of fairness we don't get from just good intentions. It makes me wonder what other small changes could smooth out the noisy parts of daily life.
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webb.ben23h ago
yeah "smooth out the noisy parts" is so real. we got a shared laundry hamper that stopped like 80% of the "whose turn is it" fights at my place.
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scott.drew1d ago
Think about how the stick shows who usually talks over others. It changes how the group works together.
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