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What does it mean to be a good host? No doubt everyone has their own ideas about how to answer that question. In the days of Emily Post-style etiquette, a good host would be 1. Female and 2. Gracious \u2014 whatever that means. Contemporary ideas of what sets a stellar host apart from the others have changed since the early 1900s. Nonetheless, our expectations of a host likely have elements in common as well. Here\u2019s an updated list of tips and tricks on how to be a good host in modern days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Book a Peerspace<\/a> venue for a change of scenery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Peerspace<\/a> is the world\u2019s largest online marketplace for thousands of event spaces in hundreds of cities. Whatever the type of event you\u2019re hosting, Peerspace has a perfect venue for you to rent. Is it a cozy, intimate dinner for a small group of adults? Check out this mid-century modern home in Venice, California<\/a>, where up to 15 people can dine indoors or out. Is it a wedding of celebrity proportions? Check out this open floor plan industrial-style studio in Berlin<\/a> that accommodates up to 200 guests. A corporate event that would otherwise be boring were you not at the helm? Try this upscale Chicago event space<\/a> to please the masses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just a change of scenery that a Peerspace<\/a> venue can provide. For example, a surprise bonus to hosting at a Peerspace venue versus, say, a personal home is that you can ensure that pets aren\u2019t allowed. This rule protects guests from potential allergens and jumping, barking dogs. (Service animals being an obvious exception.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Peerspace<\/a>, the event planner communicates directly with the venue\u2019s host to coordinate logistics. And suppose the venue doesn\u2019t include something the event planner needs. In that case, Peerspace\u2019s Concierge service<\/a> can deliver event items from tableware to tables, audio-visual equipment to caterers straight to your venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Don\u2019t overthink it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When a host is relaxed, it shows. The opposite is even more impactful \u2014 when a host is stressed out, it can 100 percent ruin an event. It\u2019s good to prepare for any potential disaster with contingency plans, such as rain forcing an outdoor wedding inside. But the reality of hosting is that we never know what\u2019s going to come up. And it\u2019s simply unhealthy and unrealistic to make plan after plan in anticipation of every known and unknown disaster. So, hold on to the hosting reins loosely and never grip too tightly to any expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Find the perfect venue to practice those hosting skills.<\/h2>\n\n \n \n

\n Find places to host that get-together you’re planning. Peerspace makes it easy to find great venues in your area, with the largest library of locations and hassle-free booking. <\/p>\n\n \n \n Find a venue for your gathering<\/a>\n\n \n <\/div>\n

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3. Plan for an overage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the most important etiquette rules of being a guest at an event is to RSVP accurately and on time. But from the host\u2019s perspective, this rarely happens. A wise approach is to connect with everyone on the guest list a month to two weeks before the event to ensure their RSVP is still accurate. And then add a 10 percent overage to everything that the event depends on a headcount for, including food, chairs, and swag bags, to name a few. As a general guideline to event hosting, it\u2019s better to have too much than not enough. It would be best if you treated unexpected guests the same as the first person who RSVP\u2019ed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Food and beverages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Let’s stick with the thought that it\u2019s better to have a little more of everything than too little of anything. This brings us to another excellent tip on how to be a good host: provide tons of food and beverages. Make sure there are at least one or two things that everyone can consume. Dietary restrictions are so common that it\u2019s key to provide at the very least gluten-free and vegan options, even at a small-scale event. This includes providing at least one dairy alternative alongside the coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And remember that a lot of people don\u2019t drink alcohol. And it\u2019s a real drag for them to only have tap water as an alternative to the rest of the full bar. You might want to avoid serving peanut products altogether lest the allergens spread in the air, especially if the guest list feels too large to ask each attendee about any nut allergies feasibly. There\u2019s no shame in getting an event catered. It\u2019s often easier and appreciated by all (not the least of which is the small, local catering company itself).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Sensory input<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A good host puts a lot of attention into the event\u2019s scents and sounds. It\u2019s vital to ensure that the volume level matches the aim of the event. Can guests hear one another speak at a dinner party, or is Mozart blaring? On the flip side, is the audio-visual equipment working so the lecturer can adequately present their material? Regarding scents \u2014 avoid them. It\u2019s tempting to scatter candles around an evening wedding but ensure that they\u2019re unscented. It\u2019s a simple courtesy for sensitive guests, and less sensitive guests won\u2019t notice that there\u2019s no waft of vanilla permeating the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Find the perfect venue to practice those hosting skills.<\/h2>\n\n \n \n

\n Find places to host that get-together you’re planning. Peerspace makes it easy to find great venues in your area, with the largest library of locations and hassle-free booking. <\/p>\n\n \n \n Find a venue for your gathering<\/a>\n\n \n <\/div>\n

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6. COVID-19 protocols<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Today\u2019s good hosts specify on the invitation what guests can expect regarding COVID-19. Are vaccines mandatory? Negative test results? Masks? Invitations should be clear about these protocols to save everyone from potentially awkward exchanges. Place hand sanitizer around the space and ensure that the bathrooms and kitchen area have adequate soap and towels. Don’t forget the hand lotion to prevent that post-wash dry skin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Attend to the right details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In addition to ensuring that guests can easily wash their hands, a good host will keep an eye out for more minor details. Make sure there is ample toilet paper in the bathrooms. Ensure that a place is designated for guests to put their coats, bags and wipe their shoes in inclement weather. The most detail-oriented host will be sure to learn each guest\u2019s name and greet everyone by name \u2013 and, if appropriate, provide name tags so others can do the same. This is the sort of thing that is more important than the event\u2019s theme. While cohesive d\u00e9cor is pleasant, it\u2019s even more enjoyable for guests to feel provided for and recognized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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