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# Entertain Guests

## Reception <a href="#reception" id="reception"></a>

One or two colleagues should be available to welcome guests at the door and ask them to sign up. It is not a must, but it allows you to track capacity and know how many people are in the building. It can also be used as a way to calculate cancellation rate and attendance.

## Buddies <a href="#buddies" id="buddies"></a>

Start conversations with guests and ignite group talks. It is much easier for you than for somebody attending. You don't need to their best friend or anything creepy. Just make sure that you involve them into the conversation. Ideally, nobody is staring at their phones or feeling awkward during the reception and drinks.<br>


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