12/08/2025
Day 3 of Connection
The first 30 seconds when someone walks in your door? They set the tone for everything.
Stop what you're doing. Look them in the eye. Say their name. Tell them you're glad they're here.
Even if you're busy in the kitchen—especially if you're busy—take those seconds. Eye contact while stirring the pot works. A hug while the timer's going off works.
What doesn't work? Being so busy doing all the things that you forget to actually welcome the people.
Your guests need to know they're not an intrusion. They need to know they're the whole point.
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