I think a small adjustment to this formula could make a big difference: instead of group prompts, is there a way to prompt a single person at a time to respond to something deeper, and then to use that to start a conversation?

When I think about the most genuine connections I have with friends, the bonds are not formed from little things like talking about what we’re doing this weekend. They’re formed from moments when we are focused on each other as complex people with hopes, struggles, ideas, perspectives, messy families and careers, insecurities, successes, all wrapped up in a bundle. They come from being around for each other’s journeys as we individually sort out our lives, even if the venue might be something insubstantial like talking while playing the same video game.

I think short prompt responses would make me focus too much on myself, not enough on others.