BeFriend

What if people reached out to their “opponents”? If we did this individually, socializing with our putative enemies one-on-one? We can do this, and it would be easy, and it could change the world.

It would quickly establish that people everywhere can be friends—even people who the world identifies as enemies.

 I propose that people of backgrounds that are putative enemies defy the world by becoming friendly and sharing pleasant conversation in public at cafes. Imagine if you SAW drinking coffee or eating pastries (or whatever)…

Palestinians and Jews

Russians and Ukrainians

Greeks and Turks

Leftists and Right-Wingers

Any Group and The Opposing Group

…publicly chatting about sports or art or music? And having a good time?! With a table tent describing the movement, called BeFriend…what it’s about, and how you can join? Well, the movement is HERE and you can start RIGHT NOW!

Now, you’ll need to locate your coffee chat partner! That might be the hardest part. Keep your eyes open. Ask around. Let’s do this!