Never let 'em see you sweat. Guests feel guilty if they think you've worked too hard to make dinner for them - which of course you have!
True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to your guests.
Hospitality consists in a little fire, a little food, and an immense quiet
You're never going to be gentle enough with the person who is your guest.
I can just imagine myself sitting down at the head of the table and pouring out the tea," said Anne, shutting her eyes ecstatically. "And asking Diana if she takes sugar! I know she doesn't but of course I'll ask her just as if I didn't know.
Natalie Spenser was giving a dinner. She was not an easy hostess.
Grace thou thy house and let not that grace thee.
Courtesy demands that you, when you are a guest, shall show neither annoyance nor disappointment--no matter what happens.
