Reception often becomes a real family event. It is very important that visitors feel the coziness and warmth of your home and feel comfortable. There are etiquette rules that save home owners from unnecessary troubles and make it possible to create a real atmosphere of friendliness and hospitality.
Instruction manual
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Start with the right invitation. You can invite guests to a small family holiday during a regular phone call or in person. Only this should be done in advance, and not on the eve of the event. Most people will need time to make changes to their weekly routine, buy gifts and just get ready for the visit. If guests are to take part in a significant event, such as celebrating an anniversary or wedding, it is best to send everyone a written invitation.
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When inviting guests, notify them of the purpose of the reception and its format. This will allow them to choose the appropriate outfits and save everyone from misunderstandings. If you only have a tea party with cakes, then guests can dine in advance to feel comfortable.
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Try to notify everyone about who else is invited to the event. For example, it is not always advisable to invite former spouses to visit at the same time. In this case, your guest can decide for himself whether it is convenient for him to accept the invitation or should politely refuse.
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With a large number of guests, try to place them at the table correctly and without errors. The most honored is the place opposite the front door. If there are only men in the company, places of honor are located to the right and left of the owners. To give one of the guests special attention, the owner can offer him a place in front of him.
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When placing guests at the table, seat the ladies next to the men. Couples are best divided; the exception is only the bride and groom. Those who are not averse to talking should preferably be seated next to those who are considered a good conversationalist. Knowing your guests, their likes and dislikes, it will be easier for you to choose the most suitable place at the table for everyone.
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Introduce new people to the gathered guests. Opening the doors when new guests appear is the responsibility of the owners of the house. Until all who come sit down, the owners of the house do not sit at the table.
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When inviting guests to the table, do not be too intrusive. Food should not be offered more than two times. Having mastered, the guests themselves will choose a dish to their liking. The signal to end the feast is usually given by the hostess of the house. Remember that the polite hosts do not finish the meal before the guests.
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When communicating with guests, try to avoid those that may cause controversy or conflict. It is not customary to discuss issues related to politics or religion in an unfamiliar company. And it is absolutely unacceptable to stoop to gossip about common acquaintances. Best of all, if the guests gathered in your house have common interests. Then communication will be easy and relaxed, and the evening will bring everyone only a pleasant experience.
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When escorting guests at the end of the meeting, make sure that they do not confuse their things with strangers. If a lady who does not have a couple is among the visitors, the owner's responsibility is to provide an escort for her.
