In “The Art of Gathering,” she sets out to invigorate the way we meet — at birthdays, weddings, funerals, negotiation tables and elsewhere. On a more personal level, she has helped friends with questions about how to sit shiva or throw a dinner party. I wanted to write a book that shifted the focus away from the crudités and on to what actually creates magic between people. Image Priya Parker Credit Mackenzie StrohI learned so many amazing things from the people I met with. A pair of Buddhist monks taught me that it’s essential to make your gathering decisively end rather than peter out.

Source: New York Times May 13, 2018 15:00 UTC