How to Be The Star Guest at Thanksgiving Lunch/Dinner

So you want to be the star guest… ok maybe not the star, but dammit people will love ya!  So here are a few tips;

• Don’t bring the same ol’ same ol’, bring something different but tasteful
  • Empanadas which are delicious and you can tell a story behind them –  They are from Colombia and are delicious appetizers
  • Tamales are great
    • Make sure to bring ask for Chicken or Beef as some guest cannot eat Pork
      • Here is a tip… Cut the tamales in half, and serve them as appetizers
      • Warm them up in a microwave, BUTTTTTT sprinkle water on them so they don’t dry out
  • As a backup if you like to play it safe, bring a second dish like mash potatoes
• Don’t just sit there waiting to be served, like you are at a restaurant.
  • Help OUT!  Get up serve others, this is Thanksgiving for God’s sake!  Be thankful for your friends & family, thus you serve and humble yourself.
  • Get up, fill drinks when you can.
  • Ask the home owner or host to see how you can help.
• Don’t pile your plate on,  remember you do not know if they will be having more guests over.  So be considerate.
  • Also many hosts are taking the left overs to shelters and the homeless
• Be Thankful – Before starting to eat, offer to say something.
  • Say why you are thankful this year
  • It can catch on really quick, just sometimes people are very nervous about speaking up.
• Last but not least,  wash your dishes or at least offer to help clean up.
  • No one likes to clean up after you, especially after slaving over the kitchen for hours.
• SMILE, laugh, even if you are upset put a SMILE on
  • Compliment others
    • Nice hair
    • Nice tie
    • Nice nails
    • You look really nice wow!
    • You get the point…

Love ya – Allen J. – Wanna Be Blogger & Real Estate Broker 832-305-7653