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How to Host a Dinner Party
Posted by Keith Ferrazzi on November 18, 2008 | Permalink
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Keith
Ask for others tips for a successful dinner party.
For instance, once married to a federal judge (still a dear friend) I started giving dinner parties so as to have a happy alternative to to law-dominated discussions.
Tip: pick people with different occupations/ industries - yet a central thread - perhaps interest in world travel. Don't have to tell them of that thread. They may discover it themselves
Posted by: Kare Anderson | Nov 19, 2008 11:48:04 AM
Great post, Keith! I live in a small, one-bedroom condo in Washington, DC. The table only seats 5 or 6, and due to space constraints, I have to borrow a mish-mash of chairs from neighbors; in one case, a guest had to bring her own chair! This adds to the relaxed atmosphere.
Tip: People will remember the end of the evening more than anything else, so always plan a backup dessert! You want guests to linger over wine, coffee, etc. so prepare a "regular" dessert and then something to keep the conversation going, such as a cheese platter. Unshelled walnuts are also fun, since people enjoy passing along the nutcracker, joking about grip strength, etc.
Posted by: Katherine Tobin | Nov 21, 2008 7:00:26 PM
