As a host, it can be very important to define rules in advance of an event. etiquette traditionally comes from monolithic cultures or communities where whatever is considered to be polite is assumed and learned from the culture. In diverse societies, we all have different assumptions of how to be. Making the implicit explicit is actually an equalizing act in a diverse community.
Priya Parker is an expert in group dialogue and conflict resolution, and she uses her unique background to rethink how we come together. Priya teaches us how to turn our gatherings into opportunities for more meaningful connection with others.
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