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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our policy.  The person who wants grace can ask those assembled if anyone minds a pause for giving grace.  If so, then that person can lead the prayer.  If someone says they prefer not, then the meal continues and the person can say a quiet personal grace before eating.  I have had both situations and the person who wants grace, can does not have to do it publicly.  Grace is a personal choice and should not be imposed on everyone if they aren't comfortable. [/quote]

How and when do you communicate your policy?[/quote]

When the person suggests saying grace.  Usually someone will say something like "We should say Grace before we eat."  or "Shall we pray before we eat?"  At which point, I'll say "Let's ask the group what they would prefer.  If no one objects, you can lead us in Grace.  Shall we say Grace or just move onto the meal?"  and let the group give their input.  I've had people accept and had people say that they prefer if we moved on to the meal and then I've told the person that they can give thanks for themselves while we move on to the meal."

I see no reason why my non-Christian friends need to participate in a Christian practice (and we are Christian, but we don't say Grace before meals).[/quote]

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