Noticing how it feels to meet someone for the very first time.
Exploring why people can feel unsure or wary around someone new.
Considering how a first impression can be confusing or mistaken.
Thinking about how Eep and Guy start to understand each other.
Recognising the small steps that help two strangers beginning to feel comfortable.
Eep sneaks out at night to explore on her own. She follows a strange light and meets a boy named Guy and his pet sloth. Eep is startled at first and grabs Guy before she sees he is friendly. Guy shows Eep his glowing fire and warns her that big changes are coming.
• What did you notice about how Eep and Guy met?
• How did Eep act when she first saw Guy?
• Why do you think Eep grabbed Guy at the start?
• How do you feel when you meet someone new?
• What misunderstandings occurred between Eep and Guy?
• When have you misunderstood someone you had just met?
• What can help two people understand each other better?
• What made Eep feel more comfortable by the end of the clip?
• What could you do to help a new person feel comfortable?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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