At the end of a busy week, before going into weekend mode with the activities that come with the two days of ‘rest', everyone likes to enjoy a drink with friends. A time to put up your feet, sigh in relief that the week went well, and make plans for a fun weekend ahead. That is why we partners started the Friday afternoon drinks! OK, admittedly, some of us aren't working (full-time), so we don't need to celebrate the end of a working week. And OK, our partners don't have the following day off so it's not even really a weekend. But we like to keep the fixed appointment anyway. Every Friday at four o'clock, everyone is welcome to come share a drink at the Café de Grancy. No reservations needed, no obligations felt, kids are welcome, and so are friends of friends. Sometimes we're eight, sometimes we're 18; whoever feels like coming is welcome. There's coffee, tea, hot chocolate, but also wine, beer and coke. It's the perfect way to hear each other's stories, to share thoughts and feelings, and to make short- (the same evening), medium- (the weekend) and/or long-term plans. •Bryony Janson (Holland)
