Preparation and Planning an Informal Dinner
The careful planning and preparation of the meal are of utmost importance to the success of your dinner. If your a hostess and wish to enjoy the company of your guests then you must choose dishes that can be prepared in advance and served with a minimum of last-minute fuss. You need not worry about fancy hors d'oeuvres - some salted nuts or "niblets" available in packages are preferable to elaborate spreads if you don't wish to ruin your guests' appetites for dinner. 
Since there is a normal routine of housework that must go along with the added work of preparing for your party, try to spread it over several days. Cigarette boxes may filled, flowers arranged (being sure to choose those that will last several days), silver polished, and ever your table set in advance. Ofcourse, your husband must agree to eat in the kitchen, and the children must be asked to play in other parts of the house, but any chores that can be attended to will make the day of the party much more enjoyable. Be prepared in advance for any dishes that can be frozen to be put in the freezer.
Invitations may be written on visiting cards of note paper, but they are usually telephoned. They are extended between ten days and two weeks ahead of time, and the person invited must answer promptly, either by mail or by telephone. Be respectful by answering to invitations so that the hostess has an easier time preparing and planning for the dinner.
Posted by Eugene Vodovoz at 16 December 2011, 4:27 PM 
Categories: Etiquette
Tags: preparation planning hostess
Categories: Etiquette
Tags: preparation planning hostess
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