Reminders before an experience you're going to

Analog Circle creates a home for working expats in Berlin by meeting the same people every month; providing consistency and depth.

To maintain our culture, keep these in mind before an experience:

1. Show Up: This space works because people show up with consistency and care. By default, we expect you to show up. If you can’t make it, please let us know ahead of time.
2. Be Real: Speak from the heart. Share how you’re actually feeling, even when it’s messy or uncertain. Speak with kindness, especially when something feels hard to say.
3. What’s shared stays here: This is a private space full of trust, safety and intimacy. Stories, messages, and personal details stay inside Inner Circle unless you have clear permission to share them elsewhere.
4. Be Kind: Treat all members with kindness and respect; personal attacks, harassment or disrespectful language will not be tolerated. Be mindful that humour can be misinterpreted, especially without non‑verbal cues.
5. Be Generous: Give, give, give. Relationships are not transactional. We don’t keep score. We show up for each other in the good times as well as the bad. When people ask for help or are in need, help them. Go the extra mile, and they’ll do the same too.
6. Ask for Help: If you have questions or need help in general, ask the group. We rely on each other. If something feels off or you need extra support, reach out to Valerie or Bolu. Moderators are here to help.
7. Say Yes: You will get invited to stuff. Say yes. Go out and enjoy in-person time together. If you can’t make it, try to propose another time for you to meet or give context as to why you can’t make it. Invite people out spontaneously. Invite them to share hobbies and activities you already do. We do stuff together.
8. Handle Tension with Care: If you disagree with someone or feel hurt by a comment, address calmly and preferably in private. Have a call if needed, sometimes context gets lost in text messages. Describe the impact of their words rather than attacking their character. We will have conflicts, and in resolving them get stronger as a group.
9. Listen Deeply: listen from the heart. Listen with respect and non-judgement. Before giving advice, ask if it is wanted. Do not pressure anyone to share more than they are comfortable with.
10. Stay on Purpose: Especially for our online channels, keep posts aligned with the theme and intention of Inner Circle. Avoid spam, self-promotion, or unrelated content unless it’s clearly invited and relevant.