Entertaining
This article will explore what need to be done to have a great dinner party. Whether it's a big shin ding or a small quiet gathering, there are some fundamentals that need to be planned to make sure that the evening goes off without a hitch.
1) Some simple maths.
How many people are coming? Did you invite 2 people or 12 people? Will your guests bring some welcome, but unexpected, people too? Knowing the number of people, even as a rough guide, helps to plan things better.
When I think back on my childhood, I don't have any memories of my parents hosting a party other than the occasional holiday. I don't even remember them having any friends over for dinner. In my adult life, I have come to learn that the idea of playing hostess is very stressful for my mother. I have also learned that she is not alone in feeling this way.
When I got married and set up my own home, I found that I enjoyed entertaining friends and family, but with no motherly advice to work with, I didn't have a clue whether or not I was "doing it right."
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