Let’s start with the understanding that your guests do not need or want to be spoiled. Being a great host takes making your guests comfortable so that they can relax and enjoy their time with you. The homely feeling is something that all of us relish. If you have frequent guests, you need to structure […]
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Courtesy is Our Choice to be Human By Asif Zaidi
“People will forget what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou I have a lifetime’s work to vouch that there are two ways of dealing with other people, one by being rude and uncaring and two by being courteous and caring yet putting your point across, preserving […]
BEHAVIORS THAT GET PEOPLE TO LIKE YOU By Asif Zaidi
While physical attributes are an important part of one’s personality, there is much more to people liking someone than meets the eye. A person’s liking others is based on many factors including their biological tendencies, unconscious desires, as well as their personal upbringing and background, but even that is not all. How you behave also […]
THE BEAUTY IN AN ORDINARY LIFE By Asif Zaidi
THE CALLING OF AN ORDINARY LIFE The beauty of an ordinary life is something I was frequently reminded of while spending a lot more time at home during the onslaught of Covid-19 pandemic. It is amazing to me that how, with remarkably diminished mental chatter, I paid more attention to things around me and was […]
How to Enjoy What You Eat by Asif Zaidi
“We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are.” Adelle Davis In the midst of everyday rush, we often neglect one of the most basic gifts of life — the pleasure and satisfaction that can be found in […]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENJOY YOUR COFFEE by Asif Zaidi
“I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community.” Howard Schultz Growers, traders, experts, and baristas are already skilled in trying coffee at controlled tastings called cuppings. This piece is intended to help an average person know what separates a great cup […]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENJOY YOUR CIGAR By Asif Zaidi
“If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there.” Mark Twain Whether you regularly enjoy a cigar or do so only on special occasions, the realm of premium cigars can sometimes be confusing with its boundless choices and opinions offered as facts. It can be complex to navigate even for an experienced cigar […]
HOW TO DRINK YOUR WINE – By AZ
PROLOGUE Exploring the wide realm of wine drinking can be challenging for new wine drinkers. Wine connoisseurs and experts are known for confusing beginners with technical jargon and complex rules. Do not worry; all you need to appreciate and enjoy wine drinking is a sense of wonder, curiosity, and a palate that knows to differentiate […]
DO YOU KNOW YOUR WINE? MAIN CATEGORIES OF WINES AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS – By AZ
Wines come in many different styles and tastes. Prior to each ingathering, winemakers have to decide which path they are going to take in order to produce their favored drink. Apart from different colors, some wines are sweet and others are dry. By the way, the sweetness of a wine is not regulated by the […]
HOW TO THROW A GREAT PARTY – By Asif Zaidi
Everyone likes to attend a great party or event but not everyone has the skill to organize one. Being a good host is about stepping back and setting an intention for every event, big or small—weddings, backyard barbecues, business meetings. Here are some suggestions how you can plan and organize a party that you wish […]
