"Although hosting friends and family for the holidays can be fun, there's no denying that doing so also comes with its fair share of stress. Without proper planning, things can even get chaotic. To avoid making etiquette mistakes in the process, Business Insider asked two experts to share the top mistakes they see people make when hosting. Here's what they said."
"If this happens, she said to address the issue later - not in front of others. 'You don't want to reprimand the guest or the guest's guest in front of anyone. Later on, you can say, 'Sally, I wasn't expecting a plus one because it kind of put me in an awkward position with other people.' But you can say that privately at another time, not that night,' Gottsman said."
"When it comes to seating, it's important to double check your head count and ensure everyone has a place to sit. Gottsman said this should also be done for more casual events like cocktail or dinner parties. 'You want to have enough seating for people,' Gottsman said. Etiquette and hosting expert Carla Shellis said another common mistake hosts make is not considering how they want their event or home to feel."
Holiday hosts should plan ahead to prevent stress and chaos. Hosts should never reprimand a guest for bringing an unexpected plus-one in front of others; address the matter privately later. Hosts should double-check the guest list and provide enough seating for everyone, including at casual cocktail and dinner gatherings. Hosts should decide how they want the event and home to feel and avoid last-minute scrambling, yelling, or frantic behavior that creates a chaotic atmosphere. Calm, organized welcoming behavior at arrival helps set a hospitable tone and reduces tension among guests.
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