"You don't want to reprimand the guest or the guest's guest in front of anyone. Later on, you can say, 'Sally, I wasn't expecting a plus one because it kind of put me in an awkward position with other people.' But you can say that privately at another time, not that night."
"You want to have enough seating for people," Gottsman said, emphasizing that hosts should double check their head count to avoid discomfort during the event.
Etiquette and hosting expert Carla Shellis said another common mistake hosts make is not considering how they want their event or home to feel. By yelling and scrambling to get things done at the last second, the host can unintentionally leave the space feeling more chaotic than welcoming.
When the doorbell rings with your first guest, you should be calm and prepared, so the atmosphere is welcoming and enjoyable from the moment they arrive.
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