What to say to your friends: 10 prompts for a video message
For the people who chose you. A one-line example for each prompt. Pick one and talk for a minute.
Tell them the story of how you became friends.
“Orientation week. You lent me a pen and never got it back.”
Record with this prompt →What is the funniest thing that ever happened to the two of you?
“The rental car, the wrong ferry, and the goat. You know the one.”
Record with this prompt →When did they show up for you?
“The week after the move. You just appeared with soup and stayed.”
Record with this prompt →What do you admire about them?
“You've never once pretended to be someone you're not.”
Record with this prompt →What do you hope they finally do?
“Open the bakery. You've been talking about it for fifteen years.”
Record with this prompt →What is a thing only the two of you understand?
“'Not the blue one.' That's all I need to say.”
Record with this prompt →What would you want them to look after?
“Check on my sister sometimes. She likes you more than she lets on.”
Record with this prompt →What is a place you should go back to?
“The cabin. Even if it's just you. Especially if it's just you.”
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What did you never say out loud?
“You're the reason I stayed in this city. Thank you.”
Record with this prompt →What would you say to them right now, if you could?
“Best friend I ever had. Go be ridiculous for both of us.”
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A few tips before you press record
- Talk the way you talk to them. Jokes included.
- Inside jokes are welcome. The message is only for them.
- You don't need to be serious to be sincere.