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Busy café, Saturday lunchtime

The Shared Table

5 movesFree for guests

Every table in the café is taken. You have a table for two to yourself. Nina is standing in the middle of the room with a tray, a laptop bag and a look of quiet despair.

It starts like this

Her eyes land on your empty chair. She hesitates.

What you practice

Reading the room, real curiosity, playful humor and a clear, confident ask.

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