**THEME: CONNECTION AND BELONGING** ***This is a special edition of the EQ Meetup in collaboration with Cocoon Brunch. Expect a warm, intimate gathering surrounded by amazing people and equally amazing food.*** We'll get together in a cosy setting, to have meaningful conversations and thought provoking discussions. We will engage in activities meant to deepen our understanding of different cultures and perspectives, while of course keeping Emotional Intelligence at its core. We will talk about belonging, emotional well-being, relationships, and the sense of self. ***Expect fun activities led by your facilitator Heetal, and a chance to connect with like-minded people. Just bring your curiosity and open mindedness for other perspectives.*** **IMP: This meet up is free of cost. But we do encourage and request to try the amazing plant based food at Cocoon, and give them support <3. They have a wonderful menu and are experts in the plant based brunch scene in Amsterdam, with yummy pastries, brunch staples, and lekker warm/cool drinks.** https://www.cocoonbrunch.nl/menu **General meetup description:** This is a meetup for people who enjoy meaningful conversations and reflections. The idea is to reflect upon your emotional intelligence, see where is takes you, and listen to others and provide a different perspective, if they seek them. No unnecessary advice, no pressure to perform, just a safe space to talk, listen, reflect and connect, at your own free will. ***IMP: If you RSVP and cancel, pls do so 24 hours in advance. Cancelling the night before on on the morning of the meetup makes it challenging for the facilitator to prepare well and in all honesty, is extremely disrespectful of others' time.*** **Some ground rules:** 1. **Please be on time**\- it is not fair on other punctual participants and late comers can affect the team dynamics\. Coming on time helps with proper introductions\, understanding rules\, and won't make things awkward;\) 2. **Please be respectful**\- This is non negotiable\. ***Difference of opinion is welcome, disrespect is not***. Homophobia, sexism, racism, name calling, bullying, shouting, etc. will not be tolerated. The discretion lies solely with the host. 3. **Please show up**\- If you RSVP\, please show up\. If you decide to not show up\, please withdraw your RSVP 24 hours in advance\. There are people in the waiting list that don't get a chance otherwise and that is not fair to the ones genuinely wanting to attend\. 4. **Please order something** at the restaurant and show them support - they allow us to conduct these meetups peacefully <3 **FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:** https://www.instagram.com/deqodingcommunity/ **JOIN OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LipQr0DC1pSAizt3YC10kU](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LipQr0DC1pSAizt3YC10kU) ***PS- it takes a lot of time and effort to run these events and a little respect for both, the organiser and the other attending members, goes a long way.***
