Two important Roles in one Host

While arranging a party we have not only to prepare everything perfectly well, we should also be well aware of two roles we play.The first one is that of a host - a person, who serves food, drinks and entertains the guests.The second is also important, it is the so called social role, that presupposes our ability to make our guests mingling and having good time. If we manage to cope with these roles all right, our party is likely to be successful.But it's true that it is not always easy to keep your eye on everything and everybody during the party. Still, where there is a will, there is a way. Mind some sure tips that will help you to be and to feel the real host of the party.

1. Don't invite all your guests for the same time. Mind your strategy: let your first guests arrive at 8.00, next at 8.15, next at 8.30 and so on. By doing it in such a way, you will be able to take your time and communicate with your guests group by group introducing them to each other, letting them find common ground, common topics for discussion and leaving them talking to each other. Clever move, isn't it?

2. Think your menu over. If you don't want to spend the whole party in the kitchen, giving your dishes a slow stir or tasting them from time to time, arrange your cooking procedure in the correct order and enjoy the time with the rest of your guests.

3. Arrange your party in one room (unless it is as small as a cellar). This will allow you to communicate with your guests, having only to pop out from time to time to complete your duties of a host. And your guests will not suffer blistered feet or losing their way walking from the bathroom to the patio.

4. Leave the washing up for tomorrow. I mean it!!! And the saying "Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today" doesn't suit here. You want to be regarded as a good and cordial host, don't you? Then stay with your guests and don't worry - everything is good in it's own time!

5. Develop an ordinary murder mystery game adding some specific elements e.g. Super Secrets. The main idea lies in the fact that these Super Secrets specify people with which they share gossip, secrets and other fun information. Fully involved into the game for the sake of the game, your guests will communicateand and give you an opportunity to leave for a short while to the kitchen.

Make these easy tips of advice your own system of organizing great parties and enjoy them with your guests!