I’m very sorry to hear people mocked you—that is not acceptable behavior and I’m sorry you experienced it.
I agree with the talk to a stranger thing! I think I’ve noted it as far back as 2018 in my feedback forms to have more spaces like this—especially having dining tables with signs to join people at meal times. I also think I noticed people huddling more along org lines this conference than at previous ones, which makes sense but is a bit sad (since those folks already know each other).
Hey Jana, thanks for sharing.
I’m very sorry to hear people mocked you—that is not acceptable behavior and I’m sorry you experienced it.
I agree with the talk to a stranger thing! I think I’ve noted it as far back as 2018 in my feedback forms to have more spaces like this—especially having dining tables with signs to join people at meal times. I also think I noticed people huddling more along org lines this conference than at previous ones, which makes sense but is a bit sad (since those folks already know each other).