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Find a workable first step for quiet cafés

Dewi Lazuardi

The ambition is to make a short list of local places with quieter corners. I need to plan around this: I share my free time with family responsibilities.

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Ofelia Andresen

I am trying to make room for quiet cafés. Could you share what did not work afterwards, not only the nice picture?

Dewi Lazuardi

Reply to Ofelia Andresen

Yes. A useful note should include the awkward part and what I would change, without exposing anyone else's private experience. I share my free time with family responsibilities.

Ofelia Andresen

Reply to Dewi Lazuardi

On “Find a workable first step for quiet cafés”, that would be worth reading. A polished photo rarely answers my practical questions. I am interested in the company, less in producing a polished result. Would that fit?

Dewi Lazuardi

Reply to Ofelia Andresen

I would keep the invitation more modest than the enthusiasm. With quiet cafés, I am keen to learn with others. It would fit the small version I have in mind. We can enjoy making an attempt without promising a polished outcome.

Ofelia Andresen

Reply to Dewi Lazuardi

I would also like to find a quiet café with clear information about busy times. I have tried making a little space for quiet cafés; the difficult part was keeping the session small enough to repeat.

Dewi Lazuardi

Reply to Ofelia Andresen

That gives us two related aims to compare. I would like to make a short list of local places with quieter corners. My plan has to fit this: I share my free time with family responsibilities.

Ofelia Andresen

Reply to Dewi Lazuardi

For quiet cafés, I would rather agree a small beginning than promise a long programme. Would that approach suit this wish?

Dewi Lazuardi

Reply to Ofelia Andresen

“Find a workable first step for quiet cafés” is the starting point, not a promise of a perfect result. I would ask what would make one attempt possible and listen to the answer.

Ofelia Andresen

Reply to Dewi Lazuardi

Please leave room for someone to have a less positive experience too. I would also like to find a quiet café with clear information about busy times.

Dewi Lazuardi

Reply to Ofelia Andresen

I would want to hear that without defending every choice. People can share an afternoon and come away wanting different things. The help I would value is someone with practical experience. That is how I see “Find a workable first step for quiet cafés”.