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This is a gopod idea. It can be called an act of RECKLESS KINDNESS.  One great Indian woman said: There is no stranger: the whole world is yours. That womans name was Sharada mani Devi .OZA

I have been to 15 Cuddle Parties where people eat snacks, dance, wear pajamas, practice a boundary communication workshop that incorporates affection (brushing hair, back rubs with clothes on, foot rubs, and hand rubs, and dancing, music, eye gazing and agreed upon nonsexual behavior with respect and boundaries. Nothing weird happened. People were nice. No one stole. Everyone was a stranger. I am a facilitator now. Not many people will trust something like this compared to the pot luck where people just eat and don't touch or do a workshop. Maybe.

There was a couple in my city who did something similar a few years ago. It was a Meetup group called "Insightful Palate Dinner and Discussion", where everyone who RSVPed would bring a vegetarian dish to share with the others. The hosts organized these dinner events once a month, always with a social, political or philosphical theme to be discussed. The conversations were always interesting and it was fun to discover new foods and different opinions every time. Nothing weird ever happened, so I think it's just a matter of finding a way to attract the type of people you want to your dinner for it to be successful.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. What a fantastic idea- I could definitely see myself starting this trend in the near future! Thanks for sharing!

Everyone talks about the danger of inviting folks into your home; in early days, all strangers got to see your home...there was nowhere else to go!  The overtone of fear is too large here...remember, you are asking people you already know to send someone to you......I would do it!  Maybe you want someone to check in by phone during dinner...make sure you, and everyone else, feels safe?  We are all so afraid of people taking our stuff.....these folks are frineds of your friends!  They will be good, gracious,
 and maybe even interesting!
     I wonder if you have made any longer lasting friendships from these dinners?

It is interesting that people who commented focused on the 'stranger-danger' aspect instead of thinking about how you could accomplish this outside of your own home...and with the safety net selections mentioned.   It's not a BAD idea.  It is pushing the comfort level envelope.  At this point I could host a neighborhood potluck and meet strangers...since very few on our street interact with each other.  SAD!  But it could be the start of something great.  Thanks for sharing your bravery and innovation!

Really, really BAD idea.  If you want to get to know strangers, join a club or community activity that encourages interaction.  That way, you can meet new people in a safe environment. 

Inviting strangers to your home?  Not a good idea.  I appreciate the sentiment, but that is potentially dangerous.

Sorry, maybe it's conditioning (e.g. CraigsList killer), but this sounds like a recipe for disaster.  Yeah, I believe most people are good, wholesome people, just doing their best to enjoy life, but there are lots of loonies out there, too, and somehow this feels like something that would attract them.