The Arrival of Your Guests

This is part of a series I've been wanting to do for a long time so I am excited I am able to have Eugene do this for my blog.  It is about etiquette as was appropriate in the Victorian Era (1837–1901).  During that time, culturally there was a transition away from the rationalism of the Georgian period and toward romanticism and mysticism with regard to religion, social values, and the arts. The era is popularly associated with the values of social restraint. What?  Social restraint? What's that?!?  So we move on....thank you for reading. 

Love, George

The Arrival of Your Guests

Any type of formal occasion, at a dinner as well as at a ball, the hostess stands near the door of her drawing room. As guests enter she greets them with a warm smile and handshake while saying something pleasant to each guest. If you are a guest you do not necessarily need to say something of importance to your guest; charm of expression and manner conveys a far more gracious welcome than most elaborate phrases. Avoid saying anything elaborate to your guests when they arrive. Putting in the effort to make each and every guest feel special with your courteous, charm and manners will make the occasion a memorable one. Make your guests feel like they are in the comfort of their own home by giving them your complete attention even if it is only for a moment when you greet them. 


If you are the type of hostess or host that likes to give in to explanations and love introducing people to one another be sure that you do not exploit your guests with embarrassing hyperbole or make any type of personal remarks. If you are cultured hostess or host then you will not have any issues when greeting your guest upon their arrival. Everyone that is participating in any type of formality, even at a dinner party, will eventually compliment one another. When you compliment someone do it sincerely. But never anywhere nor at any time may one ask anyone, "How much did it cost?" Following these basic rules will assure a pleasing dinner party or any other formality. 

 
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