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WINE & DINE
Preparations Stay close to the entrance, or keep an
Never split up a couple. Always invite
them both (unless, off course, it’s a specific
theme such as girls night, a work
dinner, etc).
Do ask guests if they have any allergies
before setting the menu.
Try to prepare as much as possible in
advance. This way you’ll be calm, organised
and ready to mingle with your
guests instead of setting the table or fixing
your hair.
Well chosen music helps set the atmosphere.
Remember to keep it low enough
not to disturb conversations. Check out
Pouf!’s Autumn playlist.
DINNER
PaRTY
MANNERS
Proper etiquette for
entertaining guests.
eye on it since you are supposed to great
the guests when they arrive. The guests
shouldn’t have to look for you.
Welcoming
Hand your guests a drink as soon as possible
to make them feel welcome.
Accept a hostess gift with gratitude and
unwrap it at once.
Flowers should immediately be set in
water and placed where everyone can
admire them. Never put two bouquets in
the same vase.
Introduce guests who are not familiar
with one an other.