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the art of making a room forget it has an exit.
means a warm, sociable liveliness that happens when people genuinely enjoy being together, usually over food or drink.
from from latin convivium, meaning a feast or banquet, itself from con- (together) and vivere (to live) — literally living together, at the table.
illich's theoryphilosopher ivan illich made it a political ideal against industrial isolation
french exportoften untranslatable in one word outside romance languages
root meaningconvivium originally meant a shared meal, not just fun
for instance
french aperitif hour — nationwide ritual of pre-dinner drinks meant purely for talk, since forever
irish pub session — informal music gatherings where strangers become regulars in one night
italian sunday lunch — multi-hour family meals built entirely around lingering, not eating fast