[Fifty-third] HTHT

HTHT, an abbreviation for heart to heart talk.

That was what the team did at night, in the volunteer trip in Malang, Indonesia. Not that I would share any contents about the HTHTs here, but I would like to examine the impacts it has on team dynamics. (However, since this was a once-off project, it's not that important how the team dynamics would be affected.)

1. Formation of small cliques
 HTHT was pretty much the pasttime of the team in Indonesia, and still continuing now. Someone started this whole trend of HTHT/gossip sessions, which led to many circle of trusts. This circle eventually grew bigger, and it certainly did leave some people out. The team was still generally bonded, but one could certainly see that those left out were in a clique, and the others also kind of just split up among themselves. Don't really have an explanation for that. It just happened. LOL.

2. Gossips leaking
There were TOO many circle of trusts, so many you couldn't keep track of who said what to you, and when you had to share a certain story, it's difficult to be watchful of what you said because you simply couldn't remember! What was meant to be a secret became knowledge to everyone, which was terrible for some.

And ending off with a good point...

3. Closer ties
Within those circle of trusts, those who have heard about their stories, understand each other deeper, which is a nice thing, because most people wouldn't have shared their stories unless in the "HTHT setting" (You know, that very solemn mood to discuss serious stuff. Sort of.) You also find nice friends who would truly listen to you and offer advice.

Last words of the day: I will miss the team, if ever we were drawn apart. "We are a part, not apart." <3