1 . It’s our nature to connect with one another. Here are some tips on how to host an amazing gathering at home.
Hosting can be burdensome. Being clear about your purpose beforehand can ease some of that burden. It can also give guests a clear picture of the event ahead of time, so that they can decide for themselves whether or not to come.
A purpose doesn’t have to be serious.
Think about your guest list
When it comes to deciding the specific people to invite, there can be a lot of anxiety.
For starters, group size matters. It can fundamentally affect people’s behavior, and there’s actual science to it, too.
Connect your guests
Groups are composed of many different identities. Every time any group is getting together, the role of a host is to set up a context, where each person, regardless of their many identities, can find a way in.
A.Put the list in your invitations |
B.Give the gathering a specific purpose |
C.Six to seven is a good size for a really connected conversation |
D.It can be catching up with old friends or celebrating a birthday |
E.It’s all about striking a balance between warmth and amazing food |
F.This is where a clear purpose behind your gathering can help as well |
G.In other words, a good gathering should give everybody a sense of belonging |
2 . Since it is your birthday as an adult, you’ll want it awesome! It can be tricky to plan. Everyone will have various ideas about it. But as long as everyone has fun, the possibilities are endless. Here are some helpful tips.
Brainstorm ideas. The first thing you need to do is come up with some ideas for how you might want to celebrate your birthday. Get together with a couple of closest friends and think as many possibilities as you can.
Decide the number of people. You might want the party small or big.
Pick a theme.
Send out invitations.
A.Run ideas |
B.Get some entertainment |
C.This is a chance to be a bit creative |
D.Now you have a good idea of the size |
E.Make sure everybody understands the plans |
F.Which size works better will depend on what kind of party |
G.They know you well, and can tell you if you have a really good idea |