Cavalcade of Food - On being a good guest
8 guidelines for being a good guest - being appreciative to your host and elevating the experience!
Over the years, I've hosted countless gatherings at my homes and studio, and I've often talked about the art of hosting and entertaining here on this channel. But for as many times as I have been a host, I have many more times played the role of a guest, for which I am eternally fortunate. While there are certainly good guidelines for hosting parties, I believe there are also some rules one should follow to be a good guest. These are mine.
Over the past thirty years we have moved steadily into an era of informality. Gone are the days when people feel the need to dress a certain way when they leave the house, go to work, or attend a function. While there are upsides to a more casual approach to living, I strongly believe that INFORMALITY should not equate to INCONSIDERATION! For some, these guidelines will seem like common sense. But for those who didn't have the benefit of having these kinds of social interactions (dinner parties, formal functions, etc.), I hope this list will be helpful. The video offers a more in-depth explanation and rationale for each guideline, but here are the eight points:
1. Don't arrive early (before the time set for event to begin).
2. Arrive no later than 15 minutes after the time set for event to begin.
3. Don't bring flowers unless they are in a vase and "table ready."
4. Don't bring food for the event unless pre-arranged by the host.
5. Unless approved by the host ahead of time, don't bring a guest.
6. Dress appropriately for the event.
7. Read the room - don't make a scene.
8. Within two days of the event, send a thank-you to the host.
VIDEO - 8 Guidelines for being a good guest