Community Guidelines

Be respectful

• Treat every participant with kindness, regardless of their language level, accent or background.
• No discrimination, harassment, hate speech or personal attacks.
• Give people time to think and speak — patience is part of learning.

Online practice

• Stick to the language of the room so everyone can participate.
• Share speaking time — invite quieter members into the conversation.
• Avoid dominating the room; a good exchange is a two-way street.
• Keep your microphone muted when you are not speaking, and join from a quiet place when possible.
• Do not record sessions or share screenshots without everyone's consent.

Polyglot Café Budapest

• Respect the café, its staff, and other guests, and follow the venue's house rules.
• Please order a drink or a dish to support the venue hosting the event.
• Join the table for the language you want to practise and make space for newcomers.
• Ask permission before taking photos or recording anyone.
• Keep personal belongings with you; L'engage and the venue cannot be responsible for lost items.

Learn together — online and in person

• Correcting others is welcome when it is kind and helpful — ask first if unsure.
• Mistakes are part of the process; celebrate progress, not perfection.
• Curiosity about other cultures is encouraged; judgement is not.

Protect privacy

• Do not share other participants' personal information outside the session or event.

Keep it appropriate

• No promotion, advertising, spam, or requests for money.
• No sexually explicit, violent, or illegal content.
• Sessions and café events are for adults; some rooms or venues may have additional rules.

Reporting

Moderators and event hosts may remove participants who violate these guidelines. If you witness inappropriate behaviour online or at Polyglot Café Budapest, please report it to salon1@pglengage.com. All reports are treated confidentially.