More Than Just Talk

Effective Communication

Discussion Guide

What was your favorite part of the game? What was your least favorite part?
Which scene stuck with you the most?
Did Emma’s story remind you of something that you've seen in real life? What was similar? What was different?
How did playing Emma’s story impact your mood?
Who communicated most effectively in this story? Did anyone not communicate effectively? How did their behavior differ?
Did you ever have to communicate with somebody who was difficult to understand? How did you make it work?
Emma never considers cheating as a solution to her problems. Why do you think that is?
Were you satisfied with Emma’s outcome? Why or why not?
How would your school or parents have reacted to Emma’s decisions? Would this change her outcome?
Play through the story again. Did Emma’s experience change based on her new decisions? Which play through had the better outcome?