**Plays Well with Others
A fifteenth assumption concerns playing with others. When young, many of us would easily or even not so easily ask strangers, other children whom we didn’t know well, if they wanted to play. As we age and feel a sense of embarrassment about our play, we become unable to ask strangers to play with us. Some of us have isolated our playfulness, leaving us as lone players. We hide our play in shadows. We remain slightly uncomfortable with how we play. Most adults will play only with set and familiar rules. We get drawn back into pseudo-play and only get slight personal benefit from play.
Suggestion # w: Rules for Inclusion
Consider what would be required to include others in play activity. Call this an inclusion strategy. Consider what they will need to know to join. Make notes. Some limitations require clarification along the way so that we maintain our intent. Perspectives may need clarification to successfully communicate them. And also give others a chance to lead toward the unexpected.
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