Chapter 119

Tool #3: The SPARK Method Checklist

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Use before entering new social situations:

S - Situational Awareness □ What's the shared context here? □ What are natural conversation topics? □ Where do people naturally pause? □ What common challenges exist?

P - Proximity Positioning □ Identified transition zones □ Located natural gathering spots □ Positioned near activity areas □ Found spaces with waiting time

A - Authentic Opening (prepared options) □ Context comment: ________________________________ □ Request for help: ________________________________ □ Observation share: ________________________________ □ Offer of assistance: ________________________________

R - Reciprocal Exchange □ Follow-up questions ready □ Personal shares prepared □ Active listening mindset □ Common ground topics

K - Kind Closing □ Name exchange plan □ Future reference point □ Contact exchange if appropriate □ Graceful exit prepared

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