First of all they think it is an electioneering campaign that I am working on - yet it isn't - It is a Transport Symposium that i am promoting - last year 60 people attended the first one from all around Western Sydney our group wasn't formed when The first Transport Symposium was held.
People now smile, say 'thank you' and they ask questions , they fold the flyer, they place it is their bag, one lady even asked where it is and how to get there nad one young man came up to me patted me on the back and said 'thanks mate'! PEOPLE ARE GREAT!
Some people have asked me - what does symposium mean - well from wikipedia here it is:-
Symposium originally referred to a drinking party (the Greek verb sympotein means "to drink together") but has since come to refer to any academic conference, or a style of university class characterized by an openly discursive format, rather than a lecture and question–answer format. The sympotic elegies of Theognis of Megara and two Socratic dialogues, Plato's Symposium and Xenophon's Symposium all describe symposia in the original sense. The Latin equivalent in Roman society is the convivium.Symposium as a social activity in antiquity.
The Greek symposium was a key Hellenic social institution. It was a forum for men to debate, plot, boast, or simply to party with others. They were also frequently held to celebrate the introduction of young men into aristocratic society. Symposia were also held by aristocrats to celebrate other special occasions, such as victories in athletic and poetic contests.
So all you have to do is 'pre' add the word 'Transport', and this will give you an idea what will happen - enjoy yourself on 7/8/10!!!!
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