Guide for the Hospitable Host

Author: Norm
October 7, 2009

If you’re nervous about hosting an upcoming dinner party, relax for a moment and think about how you can improve your hospitality skills. First of all, brainstorm ways to take the pressure off of you and your family. Begin cleaning and decorating the house well in advance so that everyone isn’t tense and irritable just before the guests arrive. Take the time to set up little conversation pieces in common areas – maybe a coffee table book or some framed photos from a recent vacation.

Besides being polite and courteous, a good host will always be prepared with the necessary party supplies. In a dinner party context, this means tasty yet tasteful hors d’ oeuvres and plenty of libations. You’ll need classy stemware for the dining room table and cocktail glasses for the pre-meal socializing. Be sure to set out an abundance of drink coasters if you’ll be congregating around a wooden table.

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