| Keywords: | Expectations; Fantasy; Reality; Assumptions; Fears |
| Objectives: | Starting a discussion about expectations and assumptions vs reality. Understanding the contrast between assumption and reality. Developing trust within the group. |
| Target group: | Suitable for all groups and ages. Also recommended for children. |
| Duration: | 15 minutes (depending on the group size) |
| Methodology step by step: | 1. Ask the participants to sit in a circle. Place a wrapped gift for each person in the middle. 2. Each participant takes a gift and without opening it, guesses what is inside the package. 3. After 2 minutes of guessing, allow the participants to open their gift. Ask them if they had guessed correctly what it was; if they had expected something else; how they feel about their gift. NOTE: It is possible to use objects with symbolic value. |
| Resources needed: | Nicely wrapped objects |
| Challenges: | None |