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When hosted by the groom's family, formal invitations might read, 'Mr. and Mrs. William Lane request your company at a rehearsal dinner in honor of Julie and Daniel, at six o'clock in the evening, Friday, the 25th of September, 2009, at the Coach House Restaurant in Milltown, Virginia.' A more casual invitation might simply read, 'Join us as we celebrate with Julie and Daniel at their rehearsal dinner, at 6 p.m. on Friday, the 25th of September, 2009, at the Coach House Restaurant in Milltown, Virginia.'
Hosted by the Couple
If you and your intended are hosting the rehearsal dinner yourselves, feel free to be as formal or as casual as you like. 'Eat, drink, and be merry with us, Alexander Batson and Paul Flagler, at our rehearsal dinner on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at 4 p.m. at our place, 523 Eagle Drive, Holland Park, Michigan.' A more formal invitation could read, ' Alexander Batson and Paul Flagler invite you to celebrate with them at their rehearsal dinner, at six o'clock in the evening on Saturday, the tenth of October, 2009, at their home, 523 Eagle Drive, Holland Park, Michigan.'
Hosted by Friends
For rehearsal dinners hosted by neither the couple themselves nor their families, make the invitation information clear and include the hosts' names at the bottom of the invitation: 'Please join us to toast Sally and Erik at their rehearsal dinner Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 6 p.m. at the Staunton Bistro. Molly and Jules Smith.'
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Business Etiquette to Practice When Having German GuestsIn Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Punctuality is taken seriously in Germany, whether in business or social settings. If you are running late for any engagement, it would make sense to call ahead to inform of the delay. In the matter of greeting your German guests, shake hands with everyone upon leaving and arriving, says global diplomacy portal eDiplomat, paying attention to not leaving one hand in your pocket. Germans are particular about their titles, so be sure to use the correct one in addressing your guest. At the same time, when introducing yourself, do not use your own title, but rather, simply your last name.
Doing Business
When hosting German business guests, you may find yourself in both work-related and non-work-related contexts with your guests. When conducting business, keep in mind that rank is a big deal in German culture and deference is accorded to those with higher rank. You would not arrange a meeting, therefore, between a lower-rank employee and a higher-level person. As Global Edge indicates, Germans are schedule-oriented and fact-based analytical thinkers. Make sure you have plenty of empirical evidence to back up your presentations and reports. Be prepared for a long process of negotiation, as decisions will not be made instantaneously.
Meals
You may choose to entertain your German guests as an extension of the business discussion by going out to eat with them or inviting them to your own home. When doing so, note that German businesspeople do not make business decisions at mealtimes, nor do they generally have breakfast meetings. During the meal, be prepared for further business talk mixed with a smattering of social conversation, but not too much, as Germans find 'small talk' uncomfortable to do among strangers. Regardless of your particular relationship, if you invited the person out to a restaurant, you will be expected to pay the tab at the end of the meal.
Social Events
As a host to visiting Germans, you might feel obligated to keep their evenings occupied with all sorts of social activities. Global Edge says this isn't necessary, as Germans place high priority on time spent outside of business, and so they will value having down time to themselves. If there is a party where they will be newcomers and you are the host, help introduce them to others, as in Germany, parties tend to be among friends and preformed cliques. When conversing with your German guests, safe topics are sports and travels. Personal questions are not advised.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Punctuality is taken seriously in Germany, whether in business or social settings. If you are running late for any engagement, it would make sense to call ahead to inform of the delay. In the matter of greeting your German guests, shake hands with everyone upon leaving and arriving, says global diplomacy portal eDiplomat, paying attention to not leaving one hand in your pocket. Germans are particular about their titles, so be sure to use the correct one in addressing your guest. At the same time, when introducing yourself, do not use your own title, but rather, simply your last name.
Doing Business
When hosting German business guests, you may find yourself in both work-related and non-work-related contexts with your guests. When conducting business, keep in mind that rank is a big deal in German culture and deference is accorded to those with higher rank. You would not arrange a meeting, therefore, between a lower-rank employee and a higher-level person. As Global Edge indicates, Germans are schedule-oriented and fact-based analytical thinkers. Make sure you have plenty of empirical evidence to back up your presentations and reports. Be prepared for a long process of negotiation, as decisions will not be made instantaneously.
Meals
You may choose to entertain your German guests as an extension of the business discussion by going out to eat with them or inviting them to your own home. When doing so, note that German businesspeople do not make business decisions at mealtimes, nor do they generally have breakfast meetings. During the meal, be prepared for further business talk mixed with a smattering of social conversation, but not too much, as Germans find 'small talk' uncomfortable to do among strangers. Regardless of your particular relationship, if you invited the person out to a restaurant, you will be expected to pay the tab at the end of the meal.
Social Events
As a host to visiting Germans, you might feel obligated to keep their evenings occupied with all sorts of social activities. Global Edge says this isn't necessary, as Germans place high priority on time spent outside of business, and so they will value having down time to themselves. If there is a party where they will be newcomers and you are the host, help introduce them to others, as in Germany, parties tend to be among friends and preformed cliques. When conversing with your German guests, safe topics are sports and travels. Personal questions are not advised.
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How to Run an Open MicIn Feburary 2016 01,
In Feburary 2016 01,
Choose an appropriate venue. Location is key. So is atmosphere. If the place is large enough to warrant the use of microphones, make sure the venue is properly equipped.
Prepare the venue. Make sure the stage is set up properly and that the mics are checked ahead of time. Get to know the sound mixer, so that you can adjust volume on-the-fly during a performance.
Establish your authority. If you have a powerful stage presence, you're in luck. The key is make sure everyone knows who's the boss of this show, in a friendly way. Don't be afraid to make tough decisions. If there are too many people who want to perform, you are simply going to have to say no to someone. Introduce yourself. Smile. Be actively involved in signing people up, placing them in the order you feel works best, and so on.
Determine the sign-up method. If there is a piece of paper for people to put their name and talent on, make sure everyone knows where it is, and do not lose track of it. You will need it when introducing performers to the stage.
Keep the vibe of the open mic live and electric. Quickly and smoothly follow one act with another. Don't let the mood go wildly up and down. Keep a steady curve to the mood of the night. You can do this by stalling for time as the host when necessary, or by shooing off someone who is trying to monopolize the mic. Engage the audience by encouraging applause, but don't try to bully them into clapping long and loud for a performer who just wasn't all that exciting.
Make sure all performers know when they are supposed to go up to the open mic. If they know which act they are to follow, that's even better. It gives them prep time so they can get onstage and start performing when their time slot opens up.
Keep things balanced between loose and tight. Too loose, you've got yourself some anarchy. The night will end before all scheduled performers have gone up, or worse yet, the night will drag on until there is no one left in the audience. Too tight, and the 'open' in open mic will seem like fraud. Keep things jovial and good-natured. Just don't let anyone step on you.
In Feburary 2016 01,
Choose an appropriate venue. Location is key. So is atmosphere. If the place is large enough to warrant the use of microphones, make sure the venue is properly equipped.
Prepare the venue. Make sure the stage is set up properly and that the mics are checked ahead of time. Get to know the sound mixer, so that you can adjust volume on-the-fly during a performance.
Establish your authority. If you have a powerful stage presence, you're in luck. The key is make sure everyone knows who's the boss of this show, in a friendly way. Don't be afraid to make tough decisions. If there are too many people who want to perform, you are simply going to have to say no to someone. Introduce yourself. Smile. Be actively involved in signing people up, placing them in the order you feel works best, and so on.
Determine the sign-up method. If there is a piece of paper for people to put their name and talent on, make sure everyone knows where it is, and do not lose track of it. You will need it when introducing performers to the stage.
Keep the vibe of the open mic live and electric. Quickly and smoothly follow one act with another. Don't let the mood go wildly up and down. Keep a steady curve to the mood of the night. You can do this by stalling for time as the host when necessary, or by shooing off someone who is trying to monopolize the mic. Engage the audience by encouraging applause, but don't try to bully them into clapping long and loud for a performer who just wasn't all that exciting.
Make sure all performers know when they are supposed to go up to the open mic. If they know which act they are to follow, that's even better. It gives them prep time so they can get onstage and start performing when their time slot opens up.
Keep things balanced between loose and tight. Too loose, you've got yourself some anarchy. The night will end before all scheduled performers have gone up, or worse yet, the night will drag on until there is no one left in the audience. Too tight, and the 'open' in open mic will seem like fraud. Keep things jovial and good-natured. Just don't let anyone step on you.
In Feburary 2016 01,
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