Have you ever visited a home where you weren't offered even so much as a glass of water?
This past weekend between studying, cleaning & cooking we had our dear friends Lauren and Dave stop over for an hour to visit with us and see our new digs. I, for the most part, make it a point to be as gracious as possible but failed this weekend. Hey, Im only human! With the busy weekend we had forgot to put out a snack for our visitors. Don’t worry, we provided beverages. 1 point for us!
I don't know about you, but when I have guests visit my home I like to make sure that I make them feel as comfortable as possible. We always offer a beverage and have a plate of snacks to choose from. But how did I forget? I think the excitement of having them over and jumping into our conversation side tracked us. Tsk tsk.
I figured this is the best time to blog on the above and keep this as a personal reminder to step up my hostess game.
Here are 2 basic tips when having guests come over for a causal visit.
1. Greet, Ask & Offer. As soon as the guests arrive, greet your guests with a smile, ask for their coat and offer a beverage. Wham Bam. The 3 Hostess with the Mostess rules. Remember these 3 and you will be good.
2. Always be prepared. Stock up! Try to keep some snacks stocked in the pantry that you enjoy and most people like. Pretzels, Tortilla chips and salsa, crackers and cheese, and even fresh fruit. Doing so takes the guess work out and leaves you one less trip spent frantic running to the grocery store. Plate the food where you will be catching up and put out napkins, coasters and small appetizer plates.
If you follow these 2 steps, I can guarantee this will prevent any embarrassment after the fact.
I'd love for you to share your thoughts and any tips you have when it comes to having guests stop over for a casual visit.
xo
Meems
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