By exchanging anecdotes and good practice, having time to tease through tricky issues, people build relationships and co-produce sustainable solutions.

In letters to his friends, Leibniz dismissed the meeting as a brief encounter of no consequence, in which he and Spinoza exchanged "anecdotes."

At least in private, he is an engaging fellow who, in the glow of the theater's green room, can exchange anecdotes with actors.

We exchanged personal anecdotes about events - some happy, some sad - that changed our priorities and perspectives.

It was a bedtime ritual, exchanging anecdotes about work.

Rather than exchanging punched-up anecdotes with the host, guests will sit in easy chairs on stage and converse among themselves.

At the bar, politicians, business people and county employees exchanged pleasantries and anecdotes.

The studio panel included two professional funny men, who were exchanging anecdotes about Tony Hancock, Max Miller, and other stars of yesterday.

An afternoon of exchanging stories, anecdotes, and entertainment ensued.

They exchanged anecdotes, photographs and tips on a score of procedures, from sending food packages to using electronic mail.