In theory, having guests over at your home seems like a lovely idea. Until the day gets closer and the hour approaches and you find yourself resenting them more and more.
Even though you extended the invite.
Even though you were (before the stress began to get to you) really looking forward to seeing them.
Social media has well and truly ramped up the pressure on hosts, even for the most casual of get-togethers. We think it’s time to push back. We asked two of Australia’s leading etiquette experts, “What is the bare minimum we can get way with when it comes to being a host?”
Anna Musson from The Good Manners Company and Susie Wilson from Antoinette Champagne Finishing School share their advice.
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