There’s turkey ham, turkey bologna,
turkey pastrami… Someone needs to tell the turkey,
“Man, just be yourself!”
Mitch Hedberg
When I grow up, I’ll look forward to being the guest for Thanksgiving. Until that day comes, I soldier on hosting for the sake of keeping my teens engaged in the kitchen and leaving them with good memories of tradition and togetherness. A bit more fun than being sad and lonely tech zombies on their individual cellphones and laptops, yes?
My wish for them is to be wanted as guests in other people’s homes, too, and here are a few clues to what it takes to be the hostess’ favorite whatever your age:
Arrive on time–no excuses. No asking for pickup from the bus stop if you have legs that can carry you the distance.
Send a lovely flower arrangement before the event or visit. It is always wise not to show up empty handed but bringing a bouquet of flowers only gives the hostess one more last minute thing to do (find and fill a vase) when she already has more than enough on her plate.
Clean up after yourself and help clear the kitchen sink. If the hostess protests. tell her it’s against your religion and you’d rather make it to heaven.
Bring the entertainment. Being a good guest can simply be as fun as bringing a game, activity (eg, face painting with young kids) or teach a magic/card trick or skill that entertains all.
If you’re a weekend guest, make/bring breakfast one morning and pay for at least one meal out while you’re there.
After you leave, mail an old fashioned thank you note with prints of your best photos from your time together. Nobody makes time to print but, truth be told, in our age of constantly changing technology and infinite digital photos, only prints count for posterity.
Surprise the hostess with a gift she will enjoy (a board game her family will love, a wireless speaker for their porch, etc).
Pick up the phone and invite them to be your guest when they’re in your part of the world.
Click on “Leave a Comment” (top left) to share what you like to add to the Thanksgiving table. Happy Gobble Gobble and know I’m thankful for you!
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