Miss Manners emphasizes that criticizing a host's efforts is rude, often stemming from the critic's own lower standards, disguising it as concern.
The article highlights the difference between appreciative guests who enhance the experience and those who criticize, making hosting more stressful than enjoyable.
The advice offered is to assertively maintain personal hosting standards by stating, 'I like to do things my way in my own house.'
Miss Manners's insight points out that true hospitality includes graciousness towards guests but also allows hosts to express their personal style without judgment.
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