Your attire sets the tone for the evening. The perfectly groomed host knows that there's nothing like a tasteful anchovy bow tie to spice up an otherwise dull evening costume. Thoughtful guests will bring their host a small gift, such as rubber bands or gravel. You will, of course, want to put the gravel in water at once. Hang up your guests' coats neatly, taking special care not to wrinkle or dirty them.
Proper introductions are essential to any successful social gathering.
Be certain everyone at your party meets everyone else. It is correct to introduce a four-headed monster in a clockwise direction, starting with the head closest to you. Shaking hands with a chicken poses a difficult problem. Our advice is to wing it. To make your guests feel at home, offer them something to eat before dinner.