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There are two variations on Peaceful World Conversations:
Both offer an informal environment where individuals feel
invited to walk in and sit together to talk in small groups
around a table about topics of interest.
For Drop-In/Casual Conversations the conversation
table is often available at any time. People simply sit
there at their pleasure, signifying their interest in
talking with others.
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For Travel Hosts:
Owners, managers, and hosts of travel spots (bed and
breakfasts, hotels, hostels, cafes and other meeting
places) can provide a table and the right welcoming
environment to encourage your patrons and guests to start
a Drop-In/Casual Conversation.
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For Travelers and Locals:
Travelers and members of any local community can take the
initiative to begin a conversation with willing strangers
and friends. There are no requirements or restrictions on
what you talk about or where the conversation may lead, as
long as everyone's different perspectives on a given
subject are heard and welcomed.
 Scheduled/Hosted Conversations are time-committed,
hosted events which last for a specified time with a simple
taking-turns agenda and guidelines for a good conversation.
These conversations usually last around 90 minutes, a length
of time that allows the conversation to really take shape
but does not require a huge commitment from participants.
Announcements for these conversations are posted on premises
and on the
Peaceful
World Conversations Directory. Guests may attend by
reservation or drop-in, depending on the host.
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For Travel Hosts:
You may decide to host your own scheduled conversations at
your place of business, or provide the space to interested
travelers and locals who approach you about hosting a
conversation there. Making yourself available to work out
the details of the scheduled event with the interested
conversation host (arranging time and date, preparation of
refreshments, promotion, etc...) is important part of
helping this be a successful World Conversation.
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For Travelers and Locals:
Approaching the owner or manager of a business where other
travelers are likely to meet (bed & breakfasts, hotels,
cafes, etc...) is a good idea to work out an appropriate
time and space to host your World Conversation. The
conversation will inevitably adapt and adjust to the type
of space that is available, so being flexible as to the
details of the arrangement is a good way to ensure that
everyone will be happy with the event and that the
conversation will be successful.
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Purposes of Peaceful
World Conversations
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