hostessing
Running the party
Hostessing is the activity of working as a hostess—greeting guests, managing seating at restaurants, or entertaining at social functions.
The term often appears in contexts ranging from restaurant work She's been hostessing at the steakhouse on weekends to more ambiguous nightlife roles where hostesses are paid to socialize with patrons.
Expression of welcome
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- seatingAvailable places to sit
- introducingMaking first acquaintance
- servingMeasured food portion
pouring · refilling · circulating · mingling · icebreaking · farewell · timing
Attractive personal quality
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- warmthHeat you feel
tact · cordiality · attentiveness · consideration · politeness · composure · affability · congeniality
Act of receiving guests
- soireeFormal evening party
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- dinner-partyFormal meal with guests
fete · buffet · celebration · housewarming · brunch · luncheon · canapes · hors d'oeuvres
Exchange of spoken ideas
- minglingCasual social interaction
- chitchatInformal light conversation
- introductionsInitial formal presentations
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
banter · icebreaker · rapport · small-talk · table-hopping · including · facilitating · connecting
Female cabin crew member
- usheretteFemale venue attendant
- greeterOne who welcomes arrivals
- receptionistVisitor-greeting office worker
- conciergeGuest services attendant
reservation · podium · front-of-house · walkie-talkie · pager · shift
greeting
Expression of welcome
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- seatingAvailable places to sit
- introducingMaking first acquaintance
serving · pouring · refilling · circulating · mingling · icebreaking · farewell · timing
charm
Attractive personal quality
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
warmth · tact · cordiality · attentiveness · consideration · politeness · composure · affability · congeniality · solicitude
reception
Act of receiving guests
dinner-party · fete · buffet · celebration · housewarming · brunch · luncheon · canapes · hors d'oeuvres · table-setting
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
- minglingCasual social interaction
- chitchatInformal light conversation
- introductionsInitial formal presentations
networking · banter · icebreaker · rapport · small-talk · table-hopping · including · facilitating · connecting · circulating
stewardess
Female cabin crew member
- usheretteFemale venue attendant
- greeterOne who welcomes arrivals
- receptionistVisitor-greeting office worker
concierge · reservation · podium · front-of-house · walkie-talkie · pager · shift
- etiquettemanners, politeness, etiquette, table manners, courtesy