Dinner and Dialog

Never underestimate the power of a good conversation. I have seen someone meek in good appearance, to put it nicely, pull some of the badest females. The trick is to get them where the conversation can take a voice of its own. Loud crowded clubs are probably not the best place to spark it up with an intellectual. 

Recently I started attending an event a friend puts on at her house called Black Dinner and Dialog. I call it an event because it always goes down. We usually talk form 7pm-4am. Thas a long time so you know the topics are interesting. Its the most exciting time I have had in a while. A group of friends of friends of friends get together and discuss whatever we choose. There is no topic too embarrassing. There is a short list of rules.

1. No names in stories leave the house

2. Don't disrespect anyone. 

3. Don't take anything personal.

The purpose of the group is to inspire dialog between Black women and men in order to bring the gap in communication and relationships we face. 

The environment is a great place to express your views, practice your conversation skills and get a perspective from other individuals. But most of all if you are knowledgeable about a subject it gives you time to shine in front of the opposite sex. A friend of mine who shall remain nameless (following the rules) was able to teach and break down topics to the point where every women was hanging on to his every word. 

The idea of the event is not come and show off, although if you got it flaunt, it is about coming together to get information that will enlightening our efforts to be more understanding and push towards living more fulfilled lives. 

If you read this and decide to do something similar, please give credit where credit is due.

Please forgive any typos.......