Priya Parker: 3 steps to turn everyday get-togethers into transformative gatherings

What was the speaker's main challenge in their field of conflict resolution?

• Finding the right location for meetings

• Getting people to connect meaningfully

• Ensuring everyone agrees on the topic

• Providing enough food and drinks

According to the speaker, what do everyday hosts often focus on?

• The material aspects like food and decor

• The interaction between people

• The timing of the event

• The number of guests

What did the expectant mother realize was the purpose of her baby shower?

• To play games

• To have a large gathering

• To address her fears about parenthood

• To receive gifts

What is the benefit of having a specific and disputable purpose for gatherings?

• It makes the event more formal

• It allows for more guests

• It addresses deeper needs

• It ensures everyone has fun

What is 'good controversy' according to the speaker?

• Focusing on entertainment

• Creating conditions for meaningful discussions

• Avoiding all conflicts

• Ensuring everyone agrees

How did the architecture firm resolve their internal disagreement?

• By voting anonymously

• By ignoring the issue

• By hiring a consultant

• By hosting a 'cage match'

What are 'pop-up rules' used for in gatherings?

• To ensure everyone dresses the same

• To create temporary alternative worlds

• To enforce strict behavior

• To limit the number of guests

Why are 'pop-up rules' particularly useful in diverse societies?

• They allow for meaningful connections across differences

• They make gatherings more formal

• They ensure everyone speaks the same language

• They reduce the cost of events

What did the speaker learn from their childhood about gatherings?

• They should avoid any form of conflict

• They should always be large

• They should allow people to be seen for who they are

• They should focus on food and decor

How does the speaker suggest we should view the way we gather?

• As a chance to impress others

• As a reflection of how we live

• As an opportunity to relax

• As a way to avoid conflict