Yes, Because
A development of 'Yes, yes, yes': participants confirm their partner's statements and find reasons why they are true; this justification often pleasantly surprises and broadens perspective.
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Setup and Launch
Explain to the group that this is an extension of the basic agreement practice, where confirmation is paired with a short justification. Work in pairs: each person has a partner whose statements are accepted as true and supported.
Set the intention: the goal is to support what your partner said and show how it can be true from a certain perspective.
How It Works
- One participant freely makes short statements or shares facts about anything.
- Their partner responds to each statement with agreement ("yes").
- When the first participant's speech naturally pauses, the second adds a brief reason or explanation for why what was said should be considered true.
- Continue in the same mode, maintaining support and clarity of phrasing.
Key rules
Listen to your partner's continuous stream of speech without interrupting — enter with your justification only after a natural pause.
Formulate a reason why what was said is true; avoid arguments and attempts to refute.
Offer a warm, unexpected angle — the goal is to support and expand your partner's perspective.
Context
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