8 Expert-Backed Ways To Make Your House Guests Feel Welcome

Since Thanksgiving day is the most heavily traveled day in America, it’s possible a relative or friend plans to spend a night or two in your home. You know the drill: Have a couch or bed ready. Make sure toothpaste is in an obvious spot. Perhaps brew coffee in the morning and arrange for breakfast. All of this makes for a good host. But being the host is also an opportunity to build a closer relationship with your guests ― and part of that has to do with the psychology of surprise, according to Tania Luna, psychologist and author of the book Surprise: Embrace The Unpredictable And Engineer The Unexpected.  Surprise gestures ― think welcome flowers or leaving out the WiFi password ― can give your guest a happier experience, Luna told The Huffington Post. Plus, research shows these acts could increase dopamine (AKA the feel-good hormone) in the brain. “When you’re away from home, you’re distracted and thinking, ‘Did you leave enough dry food for the cat?’ and ‘Did I turn the oven off?’” Luna explained, which is why kind gestures can help them feel more at ease. Hosting is also a way to sharpen those manners skills, which is another way to strengthen your relationship with your house guest, says Daniel Post Senning, co-host of the Awesome Etiquette Podcast. We rounded up some expert-backed, courteous gestures you can do for your guests in order to make them feel happy and comfortable. Take a look at the s...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news