Hospitality = calmness

Make sure your guests receive something to drink right away, and place some snacks on the table. Some delicious bread and butter, thinly sliced cured ham, smoked almonds—anything tasty, really: You have plenty of choice in this department. This will buy you some extra time before dinner has to be served. Don’t overdo it, though, or your guests will have lost their appetite by the time you have prepared the appetizers.