A Few Things Before You Come In We're so glad you're joining us. To make sure everyone has a great time, here are a few simple things we'd love for you to keep in mind. Show Up As You Are There's no dress code, no script, and no expectation to be "on." Come exactly as you are — tired from the week, curious, quiet, or chatty. All of it is welcome here. Respect the Space, Respect Each Other Every person at the table comes from a different walk of life. What's shared in the room, stays in the room. Listen as much as you speak, and approach every perspective with genuine curiosity rather than judgement. Phones Down, People First We're not asking you to go off the grid — but we do ask that phones stay off the table during conversations. The person across from you is more interesting than your notifications, we promise. You're On Time If You're There by 6:00 PM We'll be getting settled and starting conversations from 4:00 PM sharp. Late arrivals can disrupt the flow for everyone, so please plan to arrive on time. As for leaving — there's no rush. People tend to lose track of time here, and that's kind of the point. You're welcome to stay and keep the conversation going as long as the café is open. One Conversation at a Time With only six people at the table, side conversations can make others feel left out. We keep it one table, one conversation — everyone gets heard. No Pitching, No Networking Agenda This isn't a networking event. Please don't come with a business agenda or use this as an opportunity to pitch. If a genuine connection leads somewhere, wonderful — but let it happen naturally. If Something Feels Off, Tell Us Our host from the Dine Dialog team will be there throughout. If anything feels uncomfortable or you need anything at all, just let them know quietly. We've got you.