There are some regularly asked questions when considering being social. When wanting to get involved in a relationship, whether it be business or personal, here are some fundamentals to think about so that you can have a lasting impact in this world.
Questions:
What does the word “gathering” mean?
- You’re welcome to do a quick search engine check, but in simplest terms, I believe a gathering is a get-together, party, or a sort of social institution.
What are examples of gathering?
- CLICK HERE for a list of ideas to gather with those around you. Some examples could include
What is a good word for gathering?
- Party, Meeting, Forum, Meetup, Conference, Summit, Council, Convention, Function, Reunion, Social Function, Community, Discussion, Group, Committee, etc.
What does “regular gathering” mean?
- “When a group of people come together for a particular purpose.” This definition is from www.collinsdictionary.com. In the book, “The Art of Gathering” by Priya Parker she talks about the importance of making a group-specific, to catch a “niche” or “clique” group of people that is similar to each other. This group will most likely be more willing to attend regular gatherings and feel more of a sense of belonging. She goes into way more detail on that and the importance of diversity at times too.
What is “a family gathering” meaning?
- When the parents gather their children to discuss certain topics, ideas, reflect positively on the past and plan for the future.
The “Why”:
Why are family gatherings important?
- Years of research studies show that those who have a solid sense of self and a tight-knit marriage, are able to set the stage for children to become successful and happy. They are more likely to get better education and jobs.
- Family gatherings are important because it is the groundwork for character-building. We learn how to get along with those we don’t like and those we do. People who are different than us in personality.
- Yet, there is a connection with your family that is unique and can be hard to explain. It can feel like home to know you are close to family. Some may not have the privilege of having family here on earth, or may be adopted or may still love but may not want to be close to family for boundary reasons. So many reasons and different scenarios! If you have seen Relative Race, you can see that there is just something special about families that can be hard to explain. You are able to work on your social skills. We are a social species after all and cannot survive well without one another. The more you step outside your comfort zone, the more you will learn from your mistakes and enhance your interactions in the future.
The “How”:
How do you set up a social gathering?
- Prepare, look over your schedule, confide in another person or two to help you foresee details, send out invitations, finalize preparations, greet your guests, run the program, and end a way that ties it up well.
- *Pro Tip: Throughout, it’s important to be mindful of what is going on in the room and be okay with stating out loud what you may be feeling. Others may be feeling it as well (as long as it’s not too personal haha) and it can create comradery. Stating what you are thinking and feeling can become better with time as your practice.