Patricia Tweedy, Attorney/Mediator that I’ve worked with who in addition to excellent skills recognizes the value of “sharing a meal”.  Ms. Tweedy includes a meal within the context of mediation meetings.   Eating together reduces people’s perceptions of inequality, and diners tend to view those of different races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds as more equal than they would in other social scenarios.  Mangia Ms. Tweedy!  READ MORE