Rejection Therapy Classic Game

Rejection Therapy Overview

• Rejection Therapy involves facing fear of rejection through various social interactions.
• Aims to desensitize individuals to the emotional impact of rejection.

Examples of Rejection Therapy Exercises

• Reach Out: Contact someone who previously shunned you to foster resilience.
• Hat Request: Ask a stranger to take your hat, challenging personal boundaries.
• Paying for Others: Offer to pay for someone’s order to initiate dialogue.
• Smile at Passersby: Engage positively with strangers through simple gestures.
• Requesting a Raise: Approach your boss for a salary increase or inquire about job openings when unemployed.

Social Interaction Challenges

• Dating Inquiries: Boldly ask someone on a date to confront romantic rejection.
• Change from Strangers: Request change from a dollar to practice financial interactions.
• Direction Asking: Seek directions from a stranger as a way to initiate conversation.
• Dinner Invitations: Invite acquaintances for dinner to expand social networks.
• Greetings: Say hello to three shoppers in a grocery store to increase social comfort.

Conversational Prompts

• Sitting Beside Strangers: Strike up conversation with someone new to build social skills.
• Groceries Help: Offer assistance to someone with their grocery bags as a kindness challenge.
• Conflict Resolution: Attempt to transform an adversary into a friend through dialogue.

Personal Beliefs Discussions

• Religion Questions: Ask strangers if they believe in God to spark deeper discussions.
• Political Views Inquiry: Inquire about a person's political affiliation to engage in current topics.

Asking for Uncommon Requests

• Drink Sharing: Request a sip from a stranger’s drink to embody vulnerability.
• Non-For-Sale Items: Try to buy something not for sale to experience outright rejection.
• Confessions: Admit to someone you previously lied to, promoting authenticity.
• Discount Requests: Always ask for a discount before purchasing to confront negotiation barriers.
• Phone Numbers: Request a stranger's phone number as a direct social challenge.

Community Engagement Activities

• Free Pass Request: Ask for complimentary access to events or venues.
• Church or Club Invitations: Extend an invitation to join a social or religious group.
• Pet Sharing: Show a stranger a photo of your pet to foster connection.

Lifestyle Change Requests

• Dietary Challenges: Ask a meat-eater to consider veganism, testing comfort with lifestyle discussions.
• Menu Deviations: Request an item not listed on a restaurant menu for the adventure of rejection.
• Parking Spot Trade: Propose a trade for parking spots to interact with another driver.

Fun Social Interactions

• High Five Requests: Ask a stranger for a high five, a playful and lighthearted challenge.
• Trade Services: Try to barter for a service or item with strangers.
• Unsolicited Advice: Offer advice to someone unrelated, practicing assertiveness.
• Queue Jumping: Request to cut in line to confront social norms.

Miscellaneous Challenges

• Photography: Ask someone to take a picture of you, embracing vulnerability.
• Borrowing: Request a cup of sugar from a neighbor, promoting community interaction.
• Laundry Assistance: Ask a friend for help with chores to test comfort in personal relationships.
• Credit Card Negotiation: Call your credit provider to seek lower interest rates, empowering financial literacy.
• Self-Introductions: Make it a habit to introduce yourself to new people, enhancing social skills and connections.