How to Be A Good Host: Don’t do These Seven Things, Horses and Good Manners, and the Death of Vocabulary

<p>As we embark into the winter holidays, you may find yourself keen on picking up some tried-and-true tips for being a great host. </p><p>Leigh kicks off the episode with a list of hosting must-haves - such as napkins, forks, seating arrangements, and more - along with some surprising history about how each of these so-called niceties made their debuts on well-appointed tables.</p><p>Kim discovers that the good manners exhibited in hosting has much to do with the historical manners of chevaliers, otherwise known as knights or “horse soldiers.”</p><p>Leigh and Kim decide that modern hosting means ensuring your guests feel comfortable and welcome.</p><p>Finally, we also suggest what it means to be a good guest.</p><p><strong>Let's Connect</strong></p><p><a href="https://asweeat.com">AsWeEat.com</a>, on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asweeat/">@asweeat</a>, join our new<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643433769037789"> As We Eat</a> community on Facebook, or subscribe to the <a href="https://asweeat.substack.com/about">As We Eat Journal</a>.</p><p>Do you have a great idea 💡 for a show topic, a recipe 🥘 that you want to share, or just say “hi”👋🏻?  Send us an email at <a href="mailto:connect@asweeat.com">connect@asweeat.com</a></p><p>Review As We Eat on <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/as-we-eat-1522265">Podchaser</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-we-eat/id1537593535">Apple Podcast</a>. We would like to know what you think.</p>