Greetings from Final Touch Finishing School!
A Guest Everyone Loves
The holidays…a time for parties and visiting those we love. This can be a time of rekindling relationships that leaves us refreshed and blessed, or it can be the season we can’t wait to end. We have all endured the guest who makes life a challenge. Being a guest that is appreciated and invited back requires attention to the details.
R.S.V.P. - Don’t overlook this! Let your host know as soon as possible if you are able to attend.
Dress Appropriately - What you choose to wear shows the level of respect you have for the event. Good grooming is essential. Watch heavy fragrance. Many people have allergies and a room full of excess can spell disaster.
Arrive on time, but not early - If you said you would attend, then be there on time. Call if something out of your control happens. Avoid arriving early. Your host may be tending to last minute details.
Greet your host - At large gatherings it is easy to slip in and get caught up with conversation. Your first task is to greet your host.
Introduce yourself to other guests - Sometimes your host may not be able to personally introduce you to the other guests. Show yourself friendly, and do so.
Keep conversation flowing and positive - Sofas and chairs are silent guests, people should not be. Think about what you will say before you attend. Be a good listener and avoid gossip.
Bring an appropriate hostess gift - If you are not bringing food for the event, bring a hostess gift. This may be a box of chocolates, a bottle of wine, or other fine food. Please let your host know it is for them to enjoy later. Flowers are great as long as they are already in a vase. A music CD, quality thank you notes and candles would be other nice options.
See a need? Meet it! - Be willing to help with the punch that was spilled, or locate more toilet paper for the bathroom.
Participate in all activities - Your host has prepared a party for all to enjoy. Your participation is part of the fun. Don’t just sit there.
Follow the lead of your host - If you are in doubt about how to handle a situation, look to your host for direction.
Leave on time and thank your host - Don’t just disappear. Don’t be the guest that won’t go away!
Send a handwritten thank you note - Take a moment and send a handwritten thank you to your host. A lot of work goes into a party and it just may put you at the top of their list next year!
One of the greatest gifts God gives us is the relationships that endure the challenges and changes of life. May we all remember to let those important people know we love them and appreciate them. Thank you for your continued interest and support. I truly appreciate you! May you enjoy a blessed holiday season.
Deborah King
It is THAT time of the year - folks out shopping for that *perfect* gift - well, here is one that you don't have to go OUT for :
A gift to attend any one of the Final Touch Finishing School classes is a gift that will continue to give for many, many, years to come. It can mean the difference between getting that plumb job or scholarship. Check out the web page and if you have any questions contact Deborah King. www.finaltouchschool.com 206-510-5357 or 877-808-2078
Jackie Juntti