Cocktail Party跨文化 作业.pptVIP

3.Mingling :Mingling is a difficult art, and takes some getting used to. Cocktail parties are often places to meet people, make new connections and strike deals. 4. Bring Personal Materials :Make sure to bring anything that may be of use to you at the party, including business cards, resumes and addresses. 5.Eating :While eating, be sure to bring a napkin at all times. 6.Drinking :Make sure always to drink from a glass, and never from a glass bottle or can.  7.Structure your Conversations: Parties are not meant for intense conversations. Avoid discussing anything that carries a lot of weight.8. Behave with Respect :Always thank your host and hostess before you leave, and bid farewell to other guests. * Also known as cocktail reception. Usually alcoholic, beverage-based guests. More general varieties of wine, and with various fruit juices, wine to the guests with the modulation of different mixed drinks How to Throw a Cocktail Party Cocktail parties are a great way to entertain because they accommodate any kind of guest list, ranging from neighbors to business associates. Regardless of what kind of crowd youre entertaining, however, there are a few basic guidelines to throwing a fabulous cocktail party... Steps 1 .Set the appropriate time. The traditional time frame for a cocktail party is two to three hours in length held between 6 P.M. and 10 P.M. tst 2.Buy more than enough ice. Remember that youre not just using it for drinks, but also for chilling bottles and cans. Generally, having 1 lb. of ice per guest should be adequate. 3.Have a variety of glasses on hand, depending on the variety of drinks you plan to offer. 4.Stock your bar. For the wine drinkers, have one bottle for every two people, assuming five servings per bottle. For the beer drinkers, have one six-pack for every two people, assuming 12 oz. servings. 5.Prepare the menu. Aim for variety (meat,vegetarian, hot, cold, spicy, and sweet) 6.Offer coffee to your guests towards the end of the part