Welcome to a Food52 newspaper about hosting big and small moments of life. This is the place where we share our personal suggestions and tricks, from modern day-to-court or shoes?-Making extra seating space from every surface of an apartment. This week, Kelly broke the snow.

There is nothing that I love more than introducing a group of friends to another, especially when I know they are going with swimming. But walking in a room filled with unfamiliar faces can be strange, even in the setting of the most friendship. And when you are bringing all together, it is on you to smooth that stress. So I collected some cow-tricks from the Food52 team.

1. No inquiry lamp

Think about it: Harsh overhead lighting only makes those early strange moments feel even more intense. Alexis asks to dig the formal sit-down dinner so that people can move naturally. Keep food and drink easy to grab, and wherever you can, soften the light. As she says: “Number one thing to improve a place … Demors.”

2. Music, great communicator

Jillian notes are important to ensure that excited music is important to make people feel comfortable – no mourning tunes, please and thanks. Take it one step forward and play music videos on TV. Nothing brings people closer to nervousness than bonding! On disco.

3. Deliberate intro

This may look clear, but it is often so clear that the hosts forget. As guests come, Alex reminds the host to deliberately do people to familiarize each other. “Share how you know each other and maybe throw in detail what they can have. Hosting means more than just organizing a beautiful party!”

4. Game system

People are the fastest way of vibing them. Start with classic like two truths and a lie. And the Jackbox party game is another way to include one ton of people at a time. This is less effort, high payment, and everyone can join the right from their phone.

5. Fetterbox bring

Found a friend who never found a strange silence? Make sure they are at the top of the guest list – and they have come a little early. If you are seating assigned, give them smacks in the middle to help the bridge groups. As Julia puts it (Aa La curbs your enthusiasm), you must be the strongest communist with the best stories to tell your “middle”.

6. Be ready

As the host, be ready to jump and lubricate on any lullas with an analog conversation starter. If you already know what is common in your guests – Great. If not, throw out one of them out: Kevin Bacon Number from Celebrity Encounter or Beyons, takes their most canceled food, or how they will describe themselves as a charcoti board component.