As Thanksgiving is fast approaching, lets look on ways to improve the outcome of your Thanksgiving Day!   Remember, this can be a very stressful day if you are not aware of the curve balls that might be coming at you during the diner!   Here are a few steps to take:

1.  Think about how thankful you are to be invited anywhere!   You could be sitting at home alone!
2.  Remember, that not everyone is interested in your opinions and attitudes.  Sometimes just listening to other person is best!
3.  Think about your words before you speak.  Will your words build people up or tear them down?  Use building words ALWAYS.
4.  Compliment the host and thank them for their hard work and preparation!  Throwing a diner is expensive and time consuming.
5. Arrive on time!  Nothing is worse than waiting for family members to arrive late. Normally, the same family members always arrive late, so tell them an earlier time before the others. This way, the bad habit of arriving late will not cause stress!
6. IF you are the host, get your diner organized and set a time to serve.  Nothing is worse than still cutting the turkey when guests arrive.  Be organized and be ready.
7. IF you are the host, make sure your diner table looks the best!  Put out your finest. It will give your diner guests a real treat and it always makes the food taste better!
8. IF you are the guest, know that your host has done an amazing job and thank them for the details!
9. Dress in your best!  Remember, you honor the host when you look and feel good!  Don’t show up in sloppy clothes!
10. Help out whenever you can!  Just the slightest bit of help is a BIG HELP for the host!