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'Waffle'

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The Community Waffle House CIC Building community through adventurous conversation because more waffle; less loneliness. #waffleon https://teapaw.org/t.co/2VQuiMuIi2

 Axminster, UK, EX13 5AP
waffle.org.uk
Joined May 2019
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Hello Twitter - we thought you might need some more waffle..? 🤔 Why we exist: shorturl.at/aCHPY #tedx
Tedx about why the community waffle house exists and what they do including their mission to tackle loneliness through adventurous conversations.

ALT Tedx about why the community waffle house exists and what they do including their mission to tackle loneliness through adventurous conversations.

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A photo from this week's Tech Tuesday drop in... just look at all that inter-generational goodness! #waffleon
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"I’ve never forgotten that awful feeling of being lonely in a crowd..." Really interesting perspective on the challenges of striking up conversations by Adrian Chiles in @guardian theguardian.com/commentisfre…

Loneliness is awful – so every day I try to start a conversation with a stranger | Adrian Chiles

For years I have been recognised off the telly, and it has been easy to meet new people. But a memorable party reminded me of why it pays to work at the art of conversation, writes Adrian Chiles

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Received this transcript from a friend living in Uganda & being greeted in the street by a stranger (love the routine use of 'well done') How have you seen different cultures engage strangers?
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I had the best surprise waiting for me in the mailroom today: this fabulous jumper, courtesy of @CommunityWaffle. I look forward to seeing what convos it sparks…Thanks so much Matt! #waffleon #Talking2Strangers
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Really enjoyed writing this for @EndLonelinessUK on more waffle = less loneliness tacklinglonelinesshub.org/ho…
How waffling can help us to connect - Tacking Loneliness

How waffling can help us to connect - Tacking Loneliness

How waffling can help us to connect Matt Smith, Director and Founder of the Community Waffle House CIC, highlights the importance of ‘waffling’ and why we all need conversations to connect. The...

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Northerner terrifies Londoners by saying 'hello'... Some absolute gems in here: "Friendliness to strangers won’t be a crime until next year..."
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One of our new volunteers waffling away with a customer... for us this is what it's all about; making sure everyone we meet feels seen - whether that's a 1 second smile or a 10 minute chat...
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"... in order to make new friends, we need to capitalise on what psychologists term ‘mere exposure’ – our tendency to like people the more we see them." - one of the most comprehensive articles on forming friendships we've read... @anitachaudhuri @guardian theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…
‘Some weeks I only speak to the postman’: how to escape learned loneliness – and soar socially

‘Some weeks I only speak to the postman’: how to escape learned loneliness – and soar socially

The time we spend with our close friends has plummeted over the past decade. Here is an expert guide to making new connections and reviving old ones

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Here's Luke getting his #waffleon today. We have found that offering free tech help drop-ins is a great way to start stigma-free, intergenerational conversations.
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Say 'hello' to strangers. “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become” - James Clear If we want to see our communities less lonely, we need to become the type of people that engage with strangers. Small actions are better than big talk. #waffleon
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