Working outcomeA specific invitation and a minimum viable first night.
Invite for one night, not forever
Ask a small list of people to try one date. A pilot lowers the emotional weight and reveals who enjoys the format.
Name the game and learning plan
Say which mahjong tradition the group will learn, who will teach, and what materials are needed.
- Choose the date before the group name.
- Set an ending time.
- Make beginner status explicit.
End with a decision
Before everyone leaves, ask whether they want another game and who will send two date options. Do not convert politeness into membership.
Keep the boundary visible
Generic beginner instruction belongs to NewToMahjong; women’s history belongs to WomenOfMahjong; formal etiquette belongs to LadiesOfMahjong.