INTERVIEW THE ETIQUETTE EXPERT WHO’S DEFINING THE
RULES OF EXTENDED VISITS
Bertone’s etiquette tips go much further than a one-time event or dinner party. She is equipping hosts and guests with the rules they need to navigate the extended visit with those who matter most: our family and friends.
No longer will hosts stress about a visit from their in-laws, family friends, or child’s
classmates. With Bertone’s essential tips, from creating a welcoming home to creating a lasting impression, hosts will look forward to inviting loved ones into their homes, be they grand estates or one-bedroom apartments.
“Properly welcoming your guests is much more than just having a lovely space,” says
Bertone. “It’s how you interact with your friends and family and how you make them feel that makes the difference between good visits and bad. That, and a lot of pre-planning!”
In a timely, entertaining interview, Bertone, author of The Art of the Visit (Running Press), will discuss:
• Sharing a summer vacation home with friends or family – how to divvy up responsibilities, essential items, and confront poor behavior to better enjoy your time together
• The Absent Host – tips to organize and stock your vacation home to make guests (and you!) feel comfortable when you’re not there
• How to confront bad guest (or host) behavior without compromising the duration of the visit
• Tips to cater to those you’re not used to hosting like children, young adults, and senior citizens – even pets!
• What both host and guest should do ahead of time to ensure a smooth and stress-free visit
Kathy Bertone is the co-founder and former managing partner of a merger and acquisition firm located outside Washington, DC. For years, she and her husband enjoyed entertaining friends and family in their three homes. She currently lives in Naples, FL where she writes her second title and continues to perfect her hosting expertise.
For more information about the author and The Art of the Visit, visit http://www.theartofthevisit.com/. The Art of the Visit is available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and in major bookstores.
REVIEW COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
RULES OF EXTENDED VISITS
Bertone’s etiquette tips go much further than a one-time event or dinner party. She is equipping hosts and guests with the rules they need to navigate the extended visit with those who matter most: our family and friends.
No longer will hosts stress about a visit from their in-laws, family friends, or child’s
classmates. With Bertone’s essential tips, from creating a welcoming home to creating a lasting impression, hosts will look forward to inviting loved ones into their homes, be they grand estates or one-bedroom apartments.
“Properly welcoming your guests is much more than just having a lovely space,” says
Bertone. “It’s how you interact with your friends and family and how you make them feel that makes the difference between good visits and bad. That, and a lot of pre-planning!”
In a timely, entertaining interview, Bertone, author of The Art of the Visit (Running Press), will discuss:
• Sharing a summer vacation home with friends or family – how to divvy up responsibilities, essential items, and confront poor behavior to better enjoy your time together
• The Absent Host – tips to organize and stock your vacation home to make guests (and you!) feel comfortable when you’re not there
• How to confront bad guest (or host) behavior without compromising the duration of the visit
• Tips to cater to those you’re not used to hosting like children, young adults, and senior citizens – even pets!
• What both host and guest should do ahead of time to ensure a smooth and stress-free visit
Kathy Bertone is the co-founder and former managing partner of a merger and acquisition firm located outside Washington, DC. For years, she and her husband enjoyed entertaining friends and family in their three homes. She currently lives in Naples, FL where she writes her second title and continues to perfect her hosting expertise.
For more information about the author and The Art of the Visit, visit http://www.theartofthevisit.com/. The Art of the Visit is available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and in major bookstores.
REVIEW COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST