How to make friends & get good gossip

Do you want to know the secret to making deeper friendships? Throw a dinner party.You'll feel less lonely, take care of people you love, and find out what's really going on in your community. Dinner parties are sort of a lost art, and our notions of what makes a worthy dinner party are being warped by social media. We're here with tips on how to throw one without feeling self-conscious.Brittany is joined by two dinner party experts: architecture & design journalist Carly Olson and chef & writer Garrett Schlichte. They discuss the pitfalls and pleasures of modern dinner parties, including how to host one without breaking the bank. (0:00) Why dinner parties are the perfect way to connect(2:01) Dinner parties of the past vs. now(4:57) How modern home design prioritizes individualism(8:32) Why social media discourages community building(14:00) Advice for throwing a good dinner party(16:58) How to let go of your anxiety of having people in your home(19:51) Ban the phones at home!Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy