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DRAFT · EXPERT REVIEW PENDING

A coffee. A question. A new connection.

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Session plan & expert brief

EXPERT REVIEW BRIEF — DRAFT

A coffee. A question. A new connection.
Audience: 18+ adults; 6–8 participants. Duration: 75 minutes.
Expert requested: An adult educator reviewing digital activities remotely.

Learning goals
- Practice a question that opens up a conversation
- Discover the small rituals that make people feel at home

Interactive activity
Bring the story of an everyday ritual. Pair up, listen, and introduce your partner through something they are happy to share.

Proposed session plan
0–10 min: Welcome and optional introductions
10–25 min: Paired ritual stories
25–40 min: Introduce your partner with their consent
40–55 min: Explore conversation prompts on your phones
55–75 min: Open conversation and an optional next gathering

Delivery format
No physical host or materials supplied by us. Participants follow the activities on their phones, individually or via a volunteer. Venue-led experiences use the venue’s existing staff and materials. Walks use a confirmed meeting point and route. Reserve at least 20 minutes for relaxed conversation, with pauses between structured activities.

Review request
Correct factual errors and unsupported claims. Suggest accessible activities and opt-out alternatives. Supply reliable references, annotate changes, and flag scope or qualification concerns. Keep this a social learning experience. Do not request sensitive health information or offer individual diagnosis or treatment.

Deliverables: edited plan, source links, phone-based activity instructions, and a list of unresolved questions.
Status: prepared template; no expert has reviewed this plan yet.

Terac handoff

This brief is ready to adapt into a human review task. Terac is not connected yet; qualifications, availability, budget and the actual review must be confirmed before claiming expert involvement.

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