A host is someone who receives guests.
Amphitryon is a concept whose etymology refers us to a mythological character: Amphitryon , great-grandson of Zeus , grandson of Perseus and son of Alceus . King of Thebes , Amphitryon suffered betrayal from Zeus when he was at war.
While Amphitryon was away from home, Zeus took his appearance and slept with Alcmene , Amphitryon 's wife, who he believed to be with her husband. Upon his return, Amphitryon also maintained intimate relations with Alcmena . From these links were born a descendant of Zeus ( Heracles ) and a descendant of Amphitryon ( Iphicles ).
What is a host
From this account of mythology , and from a work by the Frenchman Molière , the term host became a noun. A host is an individual who welcomes one or more guests into their home, sharing what is theirs . Host is also the group or entity that, at its headquarters, receives visitors.
For example: “Ricardo is a great host: every time he invites us to dinner, he offers us a real banquet” , “The host team finished the tournament with one game won and three lost” , “I like to assume the role of host and organize parties at my house.”
The keys
The keys to being a great host are the following:
- You have to properly plan the number of guests who are going to attend, the place they will occupy at the table and even the sufficient amount of food and drink.
- It is essential that, prior to the meeting, you have carried out a thorough cleaning of the home.
- It is considered that a good action that a host can also perform is to place objects or details that the guests have personally given in visible places in the house. This way, seeing them will make them feel appreciated and comfortable.
- When placing attendees at the table for lunch or dinner, you must take into consideration conflicts that may exist between them. It is also recommended that couples not be seated together to prevent them from “isolating” themselves from others.
- When guests arrive, it is advisable to offer them something to drink or snack until it is time to sit down at the table to eat.
- You must ensure that the area where you are going to be with the guests, in addition to being clean and equipped with everything they may need, has a pleasant ambient temperature.
- A good host prevents conflictive topics from arising in the meeting; If they appear anyway, try to ensure that they end up “turning off” so that the climate is the most comfortable for everyone.
The host or presenter of a radio or television program is called a host.
Other uses of the term host
In some countries , the host is called the entertainer , presenter or host of a television or radio program or event: “Bill Murray will host the Oscars ceremony” , “What is the name of the host of this program?” It's very funny” , “The journalist is studying an offer to become the host of a new late-night series” .
In the field of biology , finally, the organism that carries or harbors another being through a relationship of parasitism, mutualism or commensalism is known as a host or host .