Conversation is a meeting of minds with different memories and habits. When minds meet, they don't just exchange facts: they transform them, reshape them, draw different implications from them, engage in new trains of thought. Conversation doesn't just reshuffle the cards: it creates new cards.   -    Theodore Zeldin

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What is a Conversation Cafe?

The fundamental purpose of the Conversation cafe is to provide a relaxed environment where everyone can enjoy hearing other points of view. 
We meet once a month at a cafe to discuss a topic chosen on the day. The casual atmosphere of the venue helps to promote spontaneity, encouraging  people  to shift from small talk to 'big' talk. 

Anyone of any age group is welcome. Just turn up on the day and if you prefer you can listen  rather than participate.  Choice is yours.

The Process

Groups are divided up into about 8 people or less

• An initial round for everyone to speak (with no interruptions from others) 
• Open Conversation (talking and listening)
• A final round for anyone to reflect on their experience

A Conversation Cafe isn't.......

A club or organization for any one point of view.  There is nothing to join, no fees to pay ( except perhaps to buy something to eat or drink at the cafe)
No ideologies are promoted and it is not a place to press your ideas on others or network for business

When and Where 

Cafes are held monthly and run for approx 1 hour

Next Orakei cafe - Thursday 5th April 2012 at 2.30pm
Kings Plant Barn Cafe, Orakei, Auckland - 1st Thurs of the month - 2.30pm

Next Kumeu cafe - Friday 16th March 2012 at 2.30pm
Carriages Cafe, Kumeu , Auckland - 3rd Friday of the month at 2.30pm

Contact

If you would like more information or would like to be added to a database for receiving  reminders of the next cafe. 
Please ring/txt  Annie on 021 815 113 or email annieminton2@gmail.com