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Default T-giving postmortem -- what did you do right and what wrong?Vent!!

Janet wrote:
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> In article >, says...
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> > For a nice meal with guests, the FOOD should be the highliner, along
> > with good company.

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> To me, how the food (and table) is presented, makes a difference to
> enjoying the meal and the social occasion of sharing food. Even when
> it's just the two of us we set the table, often have flowers and candles
> on the table and and put on some music; it's every-day casual and
> relaxed, not at all formal.
>
> Janet UK


Years ago, my daughter and I would put on some good background music
when having a special dinner. It was usually classical music. Candles
and flowers are ok with me but should be put towards the back/side of
the table and not in line of eye sight. Just my opinion.

G.