Good question! Actually, you are at the beginning because you have the desire to learn to host casual entertaining in your home for family and friends.
You can boil down all of entertaining to three main things. And actually, only two of them are ABSOLUTELY necessary to pull off great dinner parties, barbecues, cocktail parties, luncheons, etc. Let’s talk about the first main priority of any host who wants to learn to entertain.
Any entertaining centers around hospitality. That sounds like and old fashioned word, but it literally means, “A cordial and generous reception and treatment of guests.” (American Heritage Dictionary) Whenever you entertain in your home, you are practicing hospitality. You desire to be cordial (friendly) and generous in the way you treat your invited guests that you are receiving into your home.
It is of the utmost importance for any host to understand that he/she is giving a wonderful gift to the guests of delicious food and warm hospitality. YOU as host, set the tone for your party. And understanding your role is essential for you to pull off off enjoyable and successful entertaining. Kudos to you for your desire to give such a wonderful gift to those near and dear.
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