Start a Dinner Club with Your Friends
By Bigg Success Staff
04-22-08
Work – Life Balance
Would you like to see your good friends more often?
Here’s an idea – start a dinner club!
Before you think that’s a crazy idea, allow us to clarify what we’re talking about. We’re not talking about taking turns hosting a dinner at your house. Although, you can do that if you want.
We’re saying organize a regular time to go out for dinner with your friends. Figure out how often you’d like to get together and make it a regular event.
For example, you may meet on the first Wednesday of every month for dinner at a certain restaurant at a specified time.
Obviously, not everyone will be able to make it every time. However, by getting together on a set day, you and your friends will find it easier to schedule around it.
4 things to keep in mind
- Keep it simple.
Unless someone volunteers to coordinate things, you may just decide to meet at the same place every month. Of course, it’s completely up to your group.
- Don’t make it cumbersome.
That’s why we used the “once a month” example above. However, if your friends seem to want to get together more often, by all means go for it.
- Be considerate of everyone’s budget.
Don’t go to the priciest place in town if you know you have friends who will struggle to afford it. The point is to spend time with people you care about, right?
- Determine the “rules”.
While there should be few of these, you should discuss them upfront to align expectations and avoid uncomfortable situations later. For example, can you bring guests? If your group has kids, will they be invited as well?
If you want to keep it simple, a standing dinner event allows you to get together with your friends without a lot of upfront time. Wouldn’t you rather spend your time with them instead of planning how to meet up with them?
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