Monday, October 26, 2026

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The Buffet Does Not Exist

French hosting seats people. Standing meals with plates balanced on forearms are read as a work event, not a social one, and the seated table is what makes the evening long.

Seat everyone at your next gathering, even if it means a smaller guest list or borrowed chairs. Cap the number at what you can seat.

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