Are You a Chill Host?

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When we abdicate the power vested in us as hosts, what you're actually doing is surrendering power to your drunk uncle. A powerful and ungenerous host does the work ahead of time so that they can kind of get to work. Every group has to figure out its relationship within the group to two things: authority and intimacy.

You’ve posted a photo of your vaccine card on Instagram. The CDC says it’s okay to leave your bunker. Some of your friends have expressed interest in taking off their masks, breaking the six-foot barrier, and hanging out with you. Do you remember how? Whether you’re anxious about leaving your house or impatient to trade your house slippers for blue suede shoes, we could all use a refresher on how to connect with our fellow humans ... in person — and in a way that is not just pleasant but meaningful. That’s why we’re dusting off one of our favorite episodes, a conversation with Priya Parker, whose book, “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters,” is essential post-pandemic reading.