I was handing out zines and water at my city's pride parade today. I had a lot of fun and had some good conversations but I was struggling to describe anarchism in a way that invited further conversation. I've never done tabling before and I also have terrible social anxiety so my mind wasn't on its best behavior. Most of the conversations I had died off pretty quickly as a result.
I figured having a "script" of sorts might help me get through the start of these conversations more easily. The description I was going with alternated between "order without authority" and "opposition to domination and hierarchy". I'm sure there's a better way to put it so that people are more curious or at least walk away with a better understanding, if appreciate getting some help to find the words haha
David Graeber wrote one of the best summaries: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you Each point is easy to communicate, and each one might be enough for an elevator pitch.
One of the first pieces I read, thanks for reminding me!
I could also say inside an elevator: "Anarchism is not chaos. This is capitalist and socialist propaganda. It comes down to mutual aid. People are capable of self-organizing themselves without a boss or any authority."