Explain the activity to students and how much time they will get.

Show them the list of questions and give them the list to take with them to breakout rooms (either share the slides or copy the questions into the chat box). Here is a suggested list of thick greetings prompts:

• Why was it important for you to be here today? (Invites purpose and intention)
• On whose shoulders do you stand? (Calls for acknowledgment of influences and legacy)
• Identify a few recent moments where things felt very right (even small details). (Encourages noticing small but meaningful experiences)
• Who or what are you letting go of? (Offers space for reflection on release and change)
• Share a gift you’ve given or received. (Simple yet often emotional sharing of gratitude or meaningful connection)
• What has felt comforting, warm, or easy lately? (Invites sharing about emotional comfort or ease)
• What’s something small you find hopeful or promising? (Brings optimism and future-looking energy)
• What are you actively unlearning or listening to more? (Engages vulnerability and growth mindset)
• Where do you feel you belong and how do you foster belonging? (Explores connection and identity)
• If you had a superpower, what would it be and what would you use it for? (A lighter prompt that invites imagination and personal values)

Put students in groups of 3 and let them know how much time each person has to respond to the prompt of their choice. Usually around 4-5 minutes and if they finish early, they should still keep going or choose another prompt. Others need to just listen and not respond, though they could respond with gestures and facial expressions.

It is up to you whether to debrief afterwards on how it felt for students or key things they learned. You don’t want to have people reveal things that were said in the intimacy of their trio to the whole group.