Wednesday, May 9, 2007
omg, it's high school all over again?!?
Remember your first day of high school? The classes were fine, lunchtime came and oh, where to sit? Fast forward years later, you're invited to a dinner...same drama! Placecards take the stress away! Someone took the time to think about where you would be most comfortable. Whew! You don't have to freeze when you arrive at the table and they're a great conversation starter. Placecards...obsolete or necessary?
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Hello Diane,
I attend quite a few social events and have found that I really appreciate place cards at formal sit-down meals of more than six people.
The structure of assigned seating does make things more comfortable, especially when one is meeting new people.
I think the key is that a host/hostess needs to be able to assess the social skills of his/her guests in order to create a nice mix of seating. I've had some of my most enjoyable dinner conversations when I have been "paired" with folks I do not know yet.
Leslie
http://hudsonvalleygoodlife.blogspot.com/
Leslie, glad we're in agreement about placecards. My business partner and I recently attended a sit-down dinner for over thirty people in Columbia County and because of our placecards we met some fascinating people and had a most enjoyable evening. I regularly use them for six people or more. I also think it's a great way to mix the seating. Diane
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