Hostess With The Mostest
Whats the point of a pristine souffle if your guests are feeling awkward?
I recently attended a housewarming party where the hostess asked me to pick the soundtrack.
Who cares if youve curated the best Christmas hits playlist of all time when your guests feel neglected?
Think about it: You dont gravitate toward your friends because of how well they perform tasks.
Use your friends talents to your advantage.
And yet when my friend asked me to play DJ, I was excited.
It shows you value their perspective and that youre approaching the event as a team.
Youll make people feel valued before theyve even stepped foot in your home.
Minimize awkwardness by giving people a road map.
Our brains are prediction machines.
you might even explain what a guests non-reply to your invitation means.
Minimize uncertainty and your guests will spend less time fretting and more time relaxing in your home.
If the host isnt having fun, no ones having fun.
Uptight hosts are stressful to be around as theyre hissing displeasure at minor annoyances.
If you find making desserts from scratch to be too fussy, just order the damn pumpkin pie.
Do everything you’ve got the option to to verify you enjoy your own party.
Not to brag, but I managed to accomplish this last year during a Hanukkah party.
Its corny, but enjoying the love swirling around me truly helped me stay in the moment.
The party may be over, but your hosting duties are not!
The next day, thank people for attending your party.
Share any photos you took with them, too.
Itll make them feel like their presence mattered to you.
What matters is that you took the time to make everyone feel welcome and valued.
This article was originally published onNovember 1, 2023
