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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Gobble Gobble!! A conversation about Thanksgiving
Zoom Meeting, Credentials will be sent to eligible attendees, Victoria, bc, CAThanksgiving is almost upon us. It's a time for family gatherings and for food - LOTS of food. It's an annual event filled with traditions. But is it a time for reflection? A time for gratitude?Tonight we will be discussing Thanksgiving in all its aspects.
- What is one Thanksgiving tradition which is important to you? Why?
- Is Thanksgiving a "family event" for you? Why or why not?
- Do you look forward to Thanksgiving? Why or why not?
- Do you celebrate the Canadian Thanksgiving? The American Thanksgiving? Both? Neither? Why?
- What is your fondest memory of Thanksgiving?
- What is your worst memory of Thanksgiving?
- If you could have one famous person (living or dead) at your Thanksgiving dinner who would it be? Why?
- What is the perfect Thanksgiving main course for you? Why?
- Would you prefer to have an intimate dinner for four or a gathering of the clan for Thanksgiving? Why?
- In your opinion, has Thanksgiving lost its meaning? Why or why not?
- What is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving? Why?
- Do you find that you are more aware of those less fortunate at Thanksgiving?
- What can we as individuals do to ensure food security in our communities?
- What is your favourite Thanksgiving recipe? Why?
- How does Thanksgiving compare to Truth and Reconcilliation Day for you?
- How does Thanksgiving compare to Christmas for you?
- Are you more conscious of gratitude at Thanksgiving? Why or why not?
- What is your least favourite common Thanksgiving food? Why?
- Do you think that Thanksgiving has become too commercialized? Why or why not?
- How can we instil gratitude in children?
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!6 attendees
Past events
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