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I would react to their personal stories by making them feel they are heard and understood. This entails me to acknowledge what they said and show compassion and empathy to their experiences..

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If I do not feel well, but still think I can attend the session, I will go. However, if I really cannot, I will message the facilitator and teacher and schedule a make-up session.

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If I do not feel well, but still think I can attend the session, I will go. However, if I really cannot, I will message the facilitator and teacher and schedule a make-up session.

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Don’t be too investigative, the goal is not to interrogate. Be careful with the words you use, lest you offend anyone in the area. In fact, it would be better if you do not say anything at all first, especially if you are uncertain of what to say. Listen to the people first – listen to what they are saying and beyond this, strive to listen to what they are NOT saying. It is only then when you can say to them that you understand them. There lies the possibility that they will be ready to speak and tell you what they cannot say. You allow their very self humanity to open up with your own self and humanity.

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LOOK (CLOSELY).
“Looking” entails not just seeing with your eyes, but also with your entire being. Keep your eyes open, don’t dream, don’t fall asleep. The truth is in front of you! You are in the middle of a mystery, don’t faint or be afraid! Look at their eyes; look if their smiles are sweet or bitter. Feel what they are feeling. (Are their hearts still beating?) Look at their very being as people but don’t just examine them. You need to sharpen your ability to feel. Look at the things surrounding their lives and experiences. Try to comprehend their hearts’ deepest longings, their hopes, aspirations as well as frustrations.

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Your intention to engage with the people in your Binhi area must be sincere. If you engage with the area simply because you want to, nothing is bound to come out of the experience. Also, if you engage with the area out of the belief that the people there need you, you are mistaken. You are not, by any means, a Messiah or Saviour of sorts. You are simply a person, a human being, just like the members of the community you will be engaging with.

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Don’t rely solely on your own strength. You need God/love and spiritual guidance as you go through the engagement more than anything, more than you can ever fathom. What we are “doing” “[being with other people] does not mean you already fully understand all of this before you do it. What matters most is when you are finally and actually there, person-to-person, ready to learn and share yourself.

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Do not judge based on just what you see and hear in the call. Don’t come to a decision based on just your logic. Immerse yourself in their way of life and experiences, in what they hold closest to their hearts, into their very selves. Open up yourself so you can understand them much deeper. This asks from you a deep sense of humility, compassion, patience, and inner strength to face the difficulties that you will encounter. This asks you to share your life deeply. Makipagkwentuhan ka.

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Matuto kang tumimbang ng lahat, ng mali at matuwid; at hanapin mo ang pinakaugat na siyang sanhi ng kanilang paghihirap sa buhay at sa diwa. Ngunit tiyakin mo muna sa pamamagitan ng mga naunang hakbang, na nauunawaan mo na ang kanilang kalagayan. Tingnan mo ang lahat sa pamamagitan ng mata ng Maykapal.

ANALYZE WHAT YOU OBSERVE.

Learn to weigh all things, both what is wrong and right; and find the very core of the struggles that affect their lives. But you can only do this through the first few steps, only if you truly understand how they are feeling and what they are going through. Look at everything you observe and experience in the eyes of faith.

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If I lose wifi, I will do my best to join back using LTE. However, if the LTE is weak, I will schedule another make-up session through my facilitator and teacher.

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If I lose wifi, I will do my best to join back using LTE. However, if the LTE is weak, I will schedule another make-up session through my facilitator and teacher.

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In a situation like this, at first, I would ask them if it is okay for them to share their story. Secondly, I would listen and respect their story in order for them to feel accepted or understood. And lastly, I would make it confidential to the both of us because a sensitive topic needs a consent before sharing it to others.

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This section of Nero's essay rings a familiar to me. It is very reminiscent of the writings of Emman Lacaba — an Atenean activist and poet that I have looked up to for over a year now — and all of his other co-activists during his time. The quote is: down from the Hill.

In my political organizations, a lot of people say that most Atenean activists, or even those that try to do community work, or komyu, tend to have a messianistic outlook whenever they visit the communities. And, I admittedly see it in myself too — as most private, premium, Catholic high schools have rooted us with this paradigm.

But after being in said organization, my outlook has changed. Privilege is faux power. The real power for social change lies within the masses (connecting it to a line in one of Lacaba's poems, "Mulat — ang masa ang messias.").

Now this begs the question, why was there a Hill in the first place?

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We answer like how we normally answer people —

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"We want to get to know you..." or rather, "Gusto po namin kayong makilala!"

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Tips from when I did Komyu work for my NatDem!

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Tips from when I did Komyu work for my NatDem!

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1) Talk about anything under the sun! Ask them what food they had, and if it was nice.
(Usually, you could ask them to teach you how to cook their favorite meal :0 But it's an online set-up :<<< )
2) Prioritize their story. You can add on to it with your own anecdotes, but don't make it the Late-Late Show with James Corden, and you're James Corden. If they have trouble opening up, you can share a few anecdotes, and ask if they can relate to it in a sense.
3) Get attached. It's fine — just make sure you still talk to them, and maintain boundaries.

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I will simply apologize and do my best to keep up! Also, I won't be afraid to ask questions, if necessary.

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I will tell my blockmates beforehand, and ask my profs if I can be scheduled for a new time.

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I will text my blockmate about my situation, and tell them I will do my best to make habol. I will also take this chance to go to my crush's house to ask if I can use their wifi.

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I will do my best not to bring it up too early! It might be a topic that might evade their privacy. But if its recurring already — meaning I've seen the person more than five times — I can ask them who the person is, and their connection with our kakwentuhan! Who knows, we might get to meet a new friend.

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If and only if they consent to telling their story, I would wholeheartedly agree to be sensitive and keep things only to us! If ever I relate to it, I will only share a vague idea of what happened, and shed some encouraging words as well!

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I will ask if they themselves, are feeling well in general, and ask them to stay safe.

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I will become proactive and think of topics to talk about with them! I can also use the FORD or CATS conversation starters

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I will simply say thank you and not expound any further, whether it be through denial or showing off.

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-Attend the preparatory session

-I will have my own prayer minutes before. It really helps me calm down.

-I would do an advanced checking of our connection and the gadgets I would use for the session, and to make sure my phone has its own data in case our internet goes down.
-Bea

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I agree with Ani, that we can answer them bluntly- “We want to get to know you” or “learn more about you.”  And if I’d be asked “Why?”, I’d say because I want to know about the stories of others, and take the opportunity to learn from them and let them affect me, and if possible affect them positively in this interaction.
-Bea

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To prevent this, I would pick a schedule where I know I can wake up on time and be available. But if this really happens, I'll sincerely apologize and try to catch up with the session.

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I would message our class beadle to assist me and delivering the message to our profs (and send a message to our proctor as well) if I really can't make it. If I can, I would push through and try my best not to look sick :)
-Bea

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My data rarely fails me so I would load my phone just in case our internet fails. If this won't work, I'll try to go to a different place (probably a nearby relative's) so I can use their internet- Bea

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I would try my best not to react to that if the person did not do anything signficant that would take my or the other party's attention. But I can ask them who that person is and maybe start a talk from there. -Bea

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I will ask them about the severity and if they are doing okay and are safe. Then I would try my best to send my sincere regards on their safety -Bea

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I will prepare conversation starters beforehand and maybe ask them about their day. I can also try to share my own stories related to what they've already shared so I can prolong the conversation. -Bea

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I will thank her for the compliment and move on to a different topic. But I could also share the fact that we are four people sharing the room (it's true). But maybe I won't. - Bea

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We want to know them more, their core, their values, etc.
- Jacob

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Attend the preparatory session. Be there to listen. It's not about us, it's about them.
- Jacob

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Contact the facilitator.
- Jacob

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The body achieves what the mind believes.

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The body achieves what the mind believes.

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I'll probably shrug it off unless it's real bad.
- Jacob

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LTE works but if it cannot be talaga, I'll contact my blockmates and the facilitator.
- Jacob

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If it's harmless I'll probably just shrug it off but if the person waves to the camera or try to squeeze in the video, I'll say "hi" back and maybe ask Nanay for a little kwento.

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I'll ask them how they are and remind them to be extra cautious.

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I'll ask the FORD and CATS.

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- Jacob

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I'd rather not fill them in with sugar-coated phrases to win them over, I'd be straight-forward and respectful by telling them that we wanna get to know them and that rest assured, we wouldn't be biased/ judgmental of whatever they'd feel comfortable enough to share -Marj

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I'd prepare by attending preparatory sessions, asking tips from my teacher and formator, and discuss possible ways to tackle our task with my classmates. -Marj

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I'd inform my teacher and formator right away through email and canvas (just in case) to let them know why I was late and I'd ask if there was something I could do to make-up for it, I'd inform my classmates as well as they too deserve an explanation for my absence. -Marj

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I'd inform my facilitators and classmates, better let them know late than never to avoid on-the-spot complications -Marj

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I've encountered this issue many times before. We don't have signal in my house so I'd have to go outside if I were to use my mobile data. Though it was very weak and caused many complications, it was better than nothing -Marj

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It may be difficult but I'd like to try and see how the person I'm interacting with would react as that person passed by. If their expression didn't change, said passer-by's presence probably won't interfere so I'd pay them no mind (in the beginning at least, hopefully I'd get to ask about it in the future), but if the person I'm interacting with shows signs of discomfort, I'd ask them about things they could be interested in just to lighten the mood and make them feel better, as a bit of timer passes, hopefully they'd be comfortable enough to open up about the person later. -Marj

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be sensitive to the matter and hopefully not worsen how they're feeling by poking into it too much (past what they're comfortable with)

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be sensitive to the matter and hopefully not worsen how they're feeling by poking into it too much (past what they're comfortable with)

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Every detail of their experience matters as even the tiniest bits affected them to become who they are now, I'd make sure that they knew they were in a safe space with no judgement even if they were to talk about something very deep and personal. If I find the matter somewhat troubling, I wouldn't show it on my face/through actions/words as it could only affect just how comfortable they'd be with sharing. -Marj

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It's good that they are aware of the presence of the virus in their community, basing off of that, I'd ask if they were doing alright despite it, if they have access to proper care and goods, and if they'd like to share some stories or experiences in her community that she knows of regarding the matter as it could help in assessing if they'd need other forms of help and advice. Aside from physical health related questions, I'd like to know as well how they're doing mentally and emotionally. The taal situation and the pandemic both forced us into harsh conditions and isolation, so there could be a chance that their mental health deteriorated even just a little bit because of it. Though there's a chance they could be safe in their house, home isn't exactly a safe space for many people, so I'd make it a point to them that no matter what, we'd make sure we can be their safe space. -Marj

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This may happen quite often especially if the person is quick to answer or spares details and all, so the FORD and CATS methods should do the trick. The whole session is about them so the conversation can direct to their interests, for example, we can talk about their dreams and from that I can ask why said dream or what they'd do when they achieved it, maybe even future goals they'd like to achieve after that, etc. -Marj

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it would be rude of me to say something like "oh, it's not that big/ It's nothing" as it would put them in a position where it'd look as if they were below me when in reality we're just equals, so I'd say thank you and move on to a topic that would interest them. -Marj

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In this scenario, the honest answer would be the most appropriate one. We're all here to learn through these interactions. - Brent

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Sasabihin ko na gusto ko silang makilala at gusto kong matuto mula sa kanila. Sasabihin ko rin na gusto kong mapakinggan ang mga kwento nila.

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1.) Listen -- sobrang importante na makinig muna sa mga kwento nila bago magkwento tungkol sa sarili o bumanat ng joke. Hintayin na maging mas comfortable yung atmosphere and yung mga kausap mo sayo
2.) Makisama -- I found this so important during my immersion with Nanay Liliane and her community in Manila North Cemetery. Yung ibang kasamahan namin, nagt-take down ng notes tapos parang hindi sila 100% present kasi iniisip nila yung requirement imbis na pakisamahan yung pamilyang kasama nila. Super duper important na makisama kasi hindi lang naman academic yung benefits na makukuha natin dito eh.

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I'll contact the facilitator and if I can still attend the Online Kwentuhan despite being late, I will make up for my being late by asking questions and trying to catch up to all that I missed.

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Papakiramdaman ko muna kung hindi ko talaga kaya at kung hindi talaga, sasabihan ko ang beadle at ang facilitator.

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Mabilisan akong magpapaload at susubukang sumali nang gamit lang ay data pero kung hindi kaya ng data ko, sasabihan ko ang facilitator para makapagreschedule nalang ako.

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Kung hindi nagsasalita si Nanay o hindi siya nainterrupt sa pagkukwento niya, tatanungin ko kung sino 'yon kung hindi niya pa nasabi beforehand.

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Tatanungin ko kung kumusta sila at paaalahanan na mag-ingat sila para hindi sila magkasakit.

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I'll make use of FORD and CATS that was taught to us before.

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I would simply say thank you.

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I agree with the other answers. We're here to learn and to connect with each other through sharing stories and interactions. Also, we're here to have a good time. During this pandemic, our social life was limited, so talking and chatting with people will provide us happiness and fun, which is good for our mental health. It's something we all need.

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We should attend the preparatory sessions to further learn what we need to do. During the Online Kwentuhan itself, we should entertain the people so that it will be a good experience for everyone.

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I will ask if they are doing well and I will tell them to stay safe. If she or anyone she knows has contracted the virus and they decide to share it, I will be attentive and I will remind them to take care of herself. They should also do things to keep them occupied to also take care of their mental health.

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I'm good at this (haha). I don't like awkward silence so when we run out of things to talk about I will immediately think of anything to keep the flow going. I'd say I'm good at this because sometimes I talk to people I'm not close with and while we're talking I'm already thinking of the next topic so it won't get awkward and it's actually fun because we get to know more about each other.

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To be honest, I haven't thought about this, and I wouldn't know what to reply, so I'm thankful for this scenario activity. Like the other answers, I think I will just say thank you and continue with another topic.

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I will contact and apologize to the facilitator due to my irresponsibility to keep up.
-Gerard Matthew Burnos

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With the session already underway, I'll have to use SMS to contact the facilitator if it's still possible for me to join the session.
- Enzo Abatayo

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Gagamitin ko ulit ang pocket wifi namin. Noong simula ng lockdown, nawalan din kami ng internet nang isang buwan. Pero dahil kailangan ng pamilya ko ng internet para sa trabaho o sa school, bumili kami ng prepaid pocket wifi. Mas mahal siya kaysa sa lined connection, pero mayroon siyang mga daily-renewed data packages na pwede sa Messenger Calls, GMeet, etc..
- Enzo Abatayo

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Sang-ayon ako sa mga sagot sa taas na depende ito sa mga reaksyon ng mga kausap ko. Kung hindi nila pinapansin ang mga naglalakad sa likuran nila, marahil hindi ko na kailangang tanungin ko sino sila. Kung kinausap nila ang mga kakwentuhan ko at sumali rin sa mga usapan, doon lang din ako magtatanong at makikikamusta sa kanila.
- Enzo Abatayo

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I'm not good at handling personal topics, so I would rather remain quiet and let them share what they want to share. I'd ask them a question or two whenever I get the chance to, but the fact that they're sharing sensitive things about themselves might mean that they just want someone to listen to them.
- Enzo Abatayo

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I don't know what to do in an awkward silence, and sometimes I get so anxious that the silence passes and the conversation just dies. FORD and CATS seems like my best bet to avoid this scenario.
- Enzo Abatayo

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I agree that a simple "thank you" suffices in this scenario. It's hard to comment on the statement, especially considering its latter half, so appreciation of these words is key.
- Enzo Abatayo

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I agree that I should first double check if I really cannot join because of my sickness, so I'll make sure to message my facilitator at least an hour before the session. It's unlikely that I'll miraculously recover in an hour, and it's far enough from my time slot that my facilitator would have enough time to properly respond.
- Enzo Abatayo

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Much like the Entrance Ticket, I need to consider the most important questions to ask. Even simple questions like family members and jobs can be considered important in my book; it's only the matter of priorities.
- Enzo Abatayo

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It's as our activity is called: it's time for kuwentuhan. I agree that there's no need to give fancy or cerebral reasons for it - it's simply a time to get to know people who we wouldn't ordinarily get the chance to meet.

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I would say that I wish to understand and connect with them. It is important for me, and all of us in the kwentuhan, to do this so we can become better as both individuals and members of society.

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Like the other answers, I'd ask them how they are after a year in lockdown, if they and their families are doing well, and what they've been up to to prevent getting Covid themselves.

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The only new real challenge here is that unlike my previous activities similar to this, this IS online. But, other than that I just keep telling myself to be kind and true.

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My answer would simply be that I would want to get to know them and also learn from them. This is because I believe that every person that we meet or interact with has a lesson that you can learn from and that's something we can always bring with for the rest of our lives.

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I can say that I am somehow ready, but of course I would feel more prepared once I get the Binhi preparatory session. Anyway, if I were to prepare myself for the online kwentuhan session I would simply do the following:
- Make sure I have stable internet connection on the day of the kwentuhan.
- Think of possible conversation topics to talk about.
- Be attentive and polite.

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I will immediately contact my teacher and facilitator and apologize regarding this matter and take accountability for my actions. From there on, I will wait for their instructions on what I shall do to make up for it.

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If I am not feeling well but I find it tolerable, I'll still push through with the online kwentuhan. However, if I really can't tolerate it, I will inform my teacher and facilitator on what I can do about it.

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I will use my data instead, to make sure that I will still be able to make it to my scheduled online kwentuhan.

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I would simply acknowledge their presence by greeting them with a smile and waving at them if it seems as though they are also trying to join the kwentuhan.

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I would simply tell them to be extra careful since there are cases in their community and ask them how they have been since the pandemic happened.

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I think it's normal to feel this way but in spite of this we must remain positive that things will turn out fine and knowing that I am a very chatty person, I think I will be able to come up with things to talk about with them.

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I would just smile and thank them for their compliment, but I would most likely change the topic as it isn't relevant.

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I am quite excited to find out what's in store. One specific tip would be to remember what talking to strangers is like. It can be easy to forget after being locked up at home for so long.

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I would own up to my mistake and try to catch up.

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I would say that I am someone who can function decently well when I am not feeling feel, so I would try to attend. If I really did feel terribly sick, I would contact our formator about it.

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Contact our formator and then try to make it work!

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I probably would not make a big deal out of it.

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I would give them my regards. Ingat po kayo!

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Prepare beforehand, practice facilitating conversations

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Accept it as a compliment!

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First, I'll tell them that it's simply because I'd like to meet and connect with new people. But, I want to be honest with them so I would also let them know that it's for an academic requirement. - Via

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Personally, I will mentally prepare myself. I'm going to keep in mind that I need to be open to what the group is going to talk about. I'd also remind myself to act/speak politely. Likewise, I would prepare the gadgets that I need (e.g., laptop, phone, etc.) in advance, since the 'kwentuhan' will be held online. - Via

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I will sincerely apologize and notify the facilitator about my situation. At the same time, I'll quickly get ready so that I could join the session as soon as possible. - Via

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Truthfully, I would tell them that I want to take the time to connect, meet, and have a meaningful time with other people. Loneliness is a common emotion these days, I just genuinely enjoy the idea of having an online kwentuhan to listen to and maybe share stories of my own.

-Marius

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I would notify my fellow group members, beadle, and the facilitator about my condition before the session. If I can still join, I will. But if my condition won't allow me to join, I won't push it anymore. Instead, I'll just update the facilitator about my decision and wait for further instructions.  - Via