In life, we are taught to be polite. This is not a bad thing,
but it does often push us to skirt around issues for fear of hurting one another’s feelings.
In improv, we are taught to be honest. A sincere reaction,
whether positive or negative, to that honesty is essential to a great scene.
So WHAT IF we could be honest in life like we are on stage…?
When a co-worker asks you to do something Friday afternoon:
When your family from out of town decides to stay an extra day:
When your fitness instructor asks how you’re feeling after class:
When somebody says your favorite tv show is boring:
When you are forced to play Settlers of Catan at game night:
When someone asks you to help them move:
When you run into someone who says they know you from high school:
When somebody asks you what you want for dinner:
When someone says they don’t like your favorite color:
When a couple uses a baby name you’ve been saving for your own someday:
At a wedding, instead of sitting in the back trying to look cool:
When somebody else at work eats the last of the bagels:
On a blind date:
When somebody invites you over for dinner and serves you something that smells weird:
When people ask why you don’t watch Downton Abbey:
When two gorgeous people have an ugly baby:
When somebody tells you how many calories are in your favorite snack:
When someone walks too close to you at the grocery store:
When you have to go outside during the summer for any reason:
When someone on Facebook you haven’t talked to in years comments on one of your photos:
When somebody tells you they don’t like Harry Potter:
When people at the grocery store stare at you when your child has a meltdown:
When someone tries to convince you to try juicing:
When someone skeptically asks you how you know something:
When somebody let’s you merge in traffic:
When your spouse says they won’t judge you if you eat a third slice of cake:
hahah!! Love it!!