About us
Our goal is to build relationships over substantial conversations.
It's a simple setup: an interesting topic, some discussion questions and scenarios to jumpstart table talk.
There are only four rules to Table Conversations to make sure things stay (or end) with some degree of civility:
1. Don't be a Jerk.
2. Don't be a Wuss.
3. Eat and be merry.
4. Have grace.
We've had success with this format because it's hard to find a place for invigorating conversations because many of us are too worried about offending other people. At Table Conversations we encourage the opposite: offend, but do with a smile. Forget about trying to be 'kind' for a bit, and share you're opinion, and be ready to hear the opinions of people who likely share drastically different perspectives.
We started at Liberty Cafe in Feb 2013, outgrew the space and shifted to a church hall, Once the pandemic started we shifted to Zoom and have been regularly ever since.
Upcoming events
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Food, glorious food! A conversation about food.
Zoom Meeting, Credentials will be sent to eligible attendees, Victoria, bc, CAFood is essential to our survival but it is also a component of many of our social interactions. It defines cultures, is central to traditions, and it's just plain yummy! Tonight we will be discussing food in all of its glory.
- What is your favourite meal? Why?
- Which is your favourite restaurant in Victoria? Why? How about in the whole world? Why?
- What is your favourite recipe to make? Why?
- What is your favourite comfort food? Why?
- How often does food occupy your mind? Is it ever a distractino for you?
- Can food be a weapon - either geopoliciatlly or socially? Why or why not?
- How does hunger affect you?
- Are there limits to what you would eat?
8a) - insects?
8b) - ethnic foods?
8c) - spices?
8d) - textures? - How does food relate to family?
- How does food relate to friends?
- Do you think that how old were you when you learned to cook has had an influence on your life? Why or why not?
- Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?
- What’s the most difficult dish you’ve ever made? Why?
- What are you willing to pay for a good meal in a restaurant? Why?
- Do you shop for recipes or just “buy groceries”? Why?
- Do you enjoy reading recipes? Why or why not?
- Do you save recipes? Why or why not?
- Do you follow recipes or do you just "cook"? Why?
- Should society be responsible for ensuring that everyone has enough food?
- Should the price of food be government-controlled? Why or why not?
** BONUS QUESTIONS! ** - When is food least valuable in a society? Why?
- Are farmers in Canada paid enough? Why or why not?
- Do we value arable land appropriately in our society? Why or why not?
- How often do you eat "junk food"? Why?
- How important to you is having a balanced diet? Why?
- If Glenda were to create a YouTube channel reviewing restaurants, would you subscribe? Why or why not?
I hope that you will join us for this discussion.
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Given the success of this format we are going to be continuing to gather via Zoom. We will be allowing up to 30 participants for this meeting and, after a brief introduction, we will be splitting off into virtual "tables" of six.As long as you have RSVP'd before 5:30PM on the day of the event you should receive an email from Robert prior to 6:30PM giving you the Zoom meetup credentials.
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
If you are a member of Table Conversations and you didn't receive an email announcing THIS Table Conversations meetup then you likely won't receive the email with the Zoom information on the evening of the event. Please confirm that your Meetup.com profile is configured correctly by carefully following the step-by-step instructions in this link: https://www.meetup.com/tableconversations/events/270360456/
Otherwise, since I don't control Meetup's mail system, if you are not receiving notifications please contact Meetup.com for assistance.
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* Room opens at 6:45PM (often earlier) for socialization
* Discussion starts at 7:15 and finishes at 8:45ish
* Keep talking until dawn!7 attendees
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