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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Carsen Holaday

How to turn those fraught Thanksgiving dinner conversations into your own personal Camelot

The Knights of the Round Table were on to something when it comes to lively gatherings, experts say — and it’s a trick that could ease your potentially fraught family Thanksgiving.

While guests to a shared meal could bring a card game or a bottle of wine to keep conversation flowing, social psychology says that your dining room furniture might also seal the deal. A round dining room table can create a welcoming and comfortable environment that invites people to relax and connect with their supper companions.

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