We're playing a game.

Does everyone know
we're playing a game?

If so,
does everyone know
the rules of the game.

Does everyone like the game?

Is it crazy to think
we are playing a game

or crazy to not know
we are playing a game?

If you play the game,
it shows you care—
when you first meet people
in a social situation.

I need you to play the game.

Because I’m nervous,
and the game helps me feel relaxed—
when we play along.

And it shows you care—
enough
to play along
with me—
until we know each other.

But I don’t even know you.

Wouldn’t it be fake
to act like I care about you
by playing a game
with you
in this social situation
that helps me feel more relaxed?

Don’t be so serious.

Just play the game.