How to Practice Hospitality?
Being a
hostess shouldn’t be stressful, uncomfortable, and seen as a duty. Instead, a
hostess should be comfortable, polite, and be genuine. When the hostess feels
relaxed, everyone should feel at ease to mingle with friends, family, and acquaintances.
Before your guests arrive, make sure you feel restful and content. Treat
yourself by doing a mini spa day a few hours before the guests arrive.
Play your
favorite music while you get dressed. When choosing what to wear, choose
calming colors such as blue, green, and purple. Have a color theme for your
table setting even if it is one or two colors. Also, combine cool and warm colors
for your tablecloths, napkins, and other table decorations. Keep it simple.
Clean and organize the kitchen, the bathroom, and the living room for two or three
days in advance.
When you
are planning the menu of what you are going to serve, you can ask guests to
bring a side dish or you can ask your guests what their favorite food items are.
Knowing in advance if they have food allergies will make you feel less stress
before you entertain your guests. In addition, make sure you have movies, games,
and coloring activities for the little ones. Make sure you keep the conversations
on a positive level so your guests can feel delighted to come back to your
home.
Besides that,
it is important for them to feel welcomed. Being a hostess should be a natural component
that should be practiced making your guests feel comfy and not obliged to visit
you. One of the best experiences that I’ve had as a guest at someone’s home was
that I was asked in advance what was my favorite meal. Nonetheless, keeping the
environment positive will make your guests feel appreciated. Here are more
resources about how to be more hospitable.
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5 Ways to Show Hospitality Without a Perfect Home:
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