Quiet Moment

The Quiet Party is an event that started in SF in 2002. The charge to the party was $20.00 which entitled you to two drinks and required you to be silent for the duration of the party.Official quiet parties have benn held in DC, Seattle, London, BArcelona,Spain, Houston and Beijing. Attendence varies from 25 to as high as 170. The New York parties average around 100.

Why? Because people no longer want to sit in cafes, bars, etc. where they can't talk to one another. Word of mouth and Craig'slist are the publicity avenues. The scene in SF for example is in a place called Shoppe Unusual, with its furniture, knickknacks and hung art. There is a small bar where you order without speaking. Index cards and pens are strewn about and though it seems that it is harder to get a conversation started, once they get going it really works. some people seem to need to slip outside and giggle or teehee but they come back in and enjoy themselves.

So, get out there and be silent.