The art of receiving guests

Gather family and friends in small or large events require more than good will and pleasure. You must have some experience, even if one passed from mother to daughter. Use the feminine here, as traditionally - and the statistics also show that - is the woman who takes on the task of bringing people together and organize family events. I well remember my mother ahead of preparations for family lunches. Talking to the guests, deciding what would be the delicacies served, the drinks. The house also received special treatment. Capricious in cleaning up, went to the best tablecloth and napkins. And the building was taken carefully imported cabinets. And almost all homemade by the hostess herself, for their children or employees.

Mom made up your own checklist. It was a simple cadernetinha, which wrote down everything that could not miss, as well as reminders: guy does not eat meat, beltrano only drink tea. Every detail was thought of fondly. One caution, of course, inherited from the mother or her grandmother. Who lived in a family where entertaining guests was part of the routine, had just learned, taking a taste for the art of bringing people together.

Years later, it was me who was ahead of the party. Not a family party, but the political event, the business fraternity, or a beautiful wedding. It took me more than just that image or the teachings of the women in my family, but the information from teachers and Senac Course hotel, I did in France. The art of receiving - until then passed from mother to daughter - had become a profession, trained and recognized.

I saw these last 30 years the event thread grow and professionalize. Brazil is a hotbed of good organizers - men and women who joined the gift of receiving the proper training, and today, help families, young couples or singles to organize small and large gatherings. We also rely on hundreds of suppliers that offer a wide variety of services. There is no shortage of creative ideas to make the dream party a reality.

If it's easier to get, and I would say yes because of the services of ready products. But the success of the party depends on another seasoning that goes beyond the organizer or suppliers. Depends fundamentally on the host that needs to keep in mind what you want for the meeting, who are your guests and let them know quite comfortable. It's not forget that good old shopping list: so do not eat meat, beltrano only drink tea. Only then will the event be a success.