“A clear sign that the evening is coming to an end.” the ultimate guide to politely dismissing guests after dinner

Wine glasses and dessert plates are empty, coffees are served and drunk. It’s official, the dinner is a success. Then comes the inevitable moment of the evening, the famous “breakdown”, and then the irresistible desire to end the party. Only a few guests are still glued to the couch. The moment is undeniably “subtle,” comments Atelier du Savoir-Vivre founder and trainer Frans de Heer. “Back then, serving orange juice and sparkling water signaled that it was time to retire. In practice, this is not really done anymore, but there are other ways to indicate that it is time to return.

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Transparency and anticipation are the most effective methods to prevent delays in celebrations, according to France de Heere. “We can notify guests in advance, for example, saying we’d be happy to host them for dinner. not too late It’s honest, real…