This is a relaxed, social meetup in a pub. There will be members of the public also there, so please wear normal vanilla clothes so we don't make anyone else uncomfortable!

We're all here to make friends and have a nice chat so it's really important that everyone has the same understanding of consent, and boundaries, especially those of us who've never attended a munch or a meetup before.

Please remember that many people don't like physical contact, especially with people they haven't met before, and refrain from touching people without their consent - even a friendly pat on the shoulder or a hug can encroach on people's personal space so let's all make a conscious effort to be respectful of everyone's limits!
If you're not absolutely, 100% sure that somebody is happy to be touched by you, then it's totally fine to ask, and it's totally fine for them to say no! Try to give people breathing space - it can be unnerving for some, especially young women, if a stranger is looming over them or backing them into a corner. Even if your intention is just to be friendly, we all make the wrong judgement sometimes so it's always better to be err on the side of caution and be super mindful of others rather than do something and apologise afterwards.

This isn't a speed dating night or a way to meet people to splosh with later that evening - of course, you might massively click with someone but it's best not to have any expectations other than making some new friends.
If you ask someone if they'd like to meet up or stay in touch, and they say no, don't ask why, attempt to change their mind or continue to ask - respect their ability to make their own decisions and set their own boundaries.

If someone is making you feel uncomfortable, the first step to take is to tell them a clear "no thank you". If they continue to be inappropriate, please tell me (Penny) immediately, or message me privately afterwards. I am more than happy to ask people to leave if their behaviour isn't cool or step in if you don't feel confident telling someone you're not interested.

Penny xo