Yes Lets
Yes Lets is a group exercise in which one player suggests an activity by saying "let's [do something]" and the entire group responds "yes, let's!" before all performing the suggested action together. Any player can then propose the next activity. The exercise embodies collective agreement and builds a culture of enthusiastic participation.
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