Gathering Priya Parker suggests that we practice intentional guesting by asking "Is this gathering right for me?". "While the pandemic has prevented us from doing things we love, it also temporarily removed social obligations. For a few years, there was a built-in reason to not attend the extended-family Thanksgiving or ugly sweater party or softball league gift exchange or fill-in-the-blank occasion. "Now, as many folks are gathering again, it's easy to slip back into going through the social motions. But just like a good host considers the why behind their gathering, an artful guest thinks deeply about what they actually want to attend.  "As we enter end-of-year festivities, I invite you to consider practicing intentional guesting. "What is intentional guesting, you ask? It's the act of choosing whether, why and how one attends a gathering." - Priya Parker Article: The Art of Guesting During Festive Season