Having People Over
Entertaining at home is kind of like exercise: you\u2019re so happy that you did it, but that doesn\u2019t stop you from dreading it the next time around. Who should you invite? What should you serve? Will you ever find a playlist that won't unexpectedly veer into gangster rap or Kidzbop?\xa0\nIn this episode we discuss ways to take the stress out of having people over:lowering your standards (okay, easier said than done, but give it a shot)sticking with what works- nail down a few go-to dishes, and then make them every timehaving buffets instead of sit-down dinnershosting potlucks (although Amy claims these can actually be *more* work for the host)figuring out what music you\u2019re going to play before the doorbell ringsAnd here\u2019s some useful links for more ideas- and more reassurance:\nThe Simple Dollar: How to Organize a Cost-Effective and Fun Dinner Party\nLaura Gaskill for Forbes: 8 Stress-Busting Tips For Hosting Small Gatherings \nNancy Mitchell for Apartment Therapy: Why Doesn\u2019t Anyone Have Parties Anymore? \nTeddy Wayne for NYT: The Death of the Party\nGfK: Half of Americans entertain guests in their homes at least once a month\nIsadora Allman for Psychology Today: On Entertaining and Being Entertained\nTony Naylor for The Guardian: The new rules of dinner parties: don't be on time \u2013 and bring more booze than you need\nHaving people over is always worth the effort. Don\u2019t let the perfect be the enemy of the potluck!\nPhoto by Kelsey Chance on Unsplash\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices