OH too  funny, I was on the same track as Meredith (Hi :-)) thinking of community in terms of a recipe and the outcome being better based on the individual ingredients... often I read comments after I respond, glad I didnt today.
I guess the book is made for Americans only though since I could never threaten to move 'here' haha. Where in the range of stereotype would that put me, I wonder...
Once again, lovely perspective Kristen.