This Thanksgiving.....Give Your Guests Something to Talk About!
Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away - so there's plenty of time to prepare a posh table!
First, focus on getting back to basics - what do you remember most from your past holiday get-togethers?
The menu for sure, but what else? The beautiful table setting? Festive and Formal? Casual and Relaxed? All these elements come into play when planning a successful party - but if you really want to give your guests something to talk about - be sure to include plenty of lively conversation at your holiday table!
Regardless of whether you are the host or invited guest - remember these five fundamental laws to lively conversation:
1. Say yes to new opportunities - say yes to the networking party or holiday invitation that is out of your usual realm of expertise or experience;
2. Be a flexible conversationalist - adapt conversaton to the individual by age, interest, or profession
3. Do be a name dropper - always mention the names of people you could have in common
4. Borrow other people's lives - Share the stories of your friends who have kids, websites, study reiki, have opera tickets - even if you don't
5. Be nice to everyone - it's true you catch more bees with honey so don't judge tomorrow's book by today's cover story.
POSH TABLE TIP: Create your own family traditions for giving thanks and blessings at the table this season. Whether you raise glasses and give a toast or sit silently in gratitude, do it regularly and with heartfelt love (not just at Thanksgiving). You will feel more connected to those you love and to the food you eat.
Visit our online Store: www.poshplacecards.com
A Seat At the Table, Inc.
First, focus on getting back to basics - what do you remember most from your past holiday get-togethers?
The menu for sure, but what else? The beautiful table setting? Festive and Formal? Casual and Relaxed? All these elements come into play when planning a successful party - but if you really want to give your guests something to talk about - be sure to include plenty of lively conversation at your holiday table!
Regardless of whether you are the host or invited guest - remember these five fundamental laws to lively conversation:
1. Say yes to new opportunities - say yes to the networking party or holiday invitation that is out of your usual realm of expertise or experience;
2. Be a flexible conversationalist - adapt conversaton to the individual by age, interest, or profession
3. Do be a name dropper - always mention the names of people you could have in common
4. Borrow other people's lives - Share the stories of your friends who have kids, websites, study reiki, have opera tickets - even if you don't
5. Be nice to everyone - it's true you catch more bees with honey so don't judge tomorrow's book by today's cover story.
POSH TABLE TIP: Create your own family traditions for giving thanks and blessings at the table this season. Whether you raise glasses and give a toast or sit silently in gratitude, do it regularly and with heartfelt love (not just at Thanksgiving). You will feel more connected to those you love and to the food you eat.
Visit our online Store: www.poshplacecards.com
A Seat At the Table, Inc.
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