Hospitality Etiquette

verb to treat with excessive indulgence or tenderness

• The chef took great care to coddle the delicate souffle, ensuring it rose perfectly in the oven.
• She always coddles her younger brother, letting him get away with anything.
• Stop coddling him, he needs to learn to take responsibility for his actions.
• The wealthy heiress was used to being coddled by those around her, never having to face any real challenges in life.

adjective describing the state of having nothing in one's hands

adverb modifying the verb 'to be' to indicate the state of having nothing in one's hands

• Despite their efforts, the team returned empty handed from the negotiation.
• We went to the store looking for the new video game, but we came back empty handed.
• I thought I would find some cool stuff at the garage sale, but I ended up leaving empty handed.
• He searched for answers in the old books, but he came back empty handed.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'homely' describes something that is simple, plain, or unattractive in appearance

• The homely decor of the bed and breakfast inn created a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests.
• I love coming home to my homely little apartment after a long day at work.
• That cafe has a really homely vibe, it feels like you're hanging out at a friend's house.
• Despite its rough exterior, the old house had a homely charm that drew in visitors.

noun a proposal or offer

verb to offer or present for acceptance

• The lawyer proffered a settlement offer to the opposing party.
• I'll proffer my help if you need assistance with your project.
• He proffered to cover the bill for our night out.
• She proffered her heart to him, hoping he would reciprocate her feelings.

noun a systematic gathering together of people or things

verb to bring together or gather into a group or whole

• The finance team will need to round up all the expenses for the quarterly report.
• Let's round up all the team members for a quick meeting.
• Hey, can you round up the gang for a movie night?
• It's time to round up our thoughts and come up with a solution.

noun a drink offered to a departing guest as they leave on horseback; typically an alcoholic beverage served in a small cup

• Before the hunt, the riders were offered a stirrup cup of sherry.
• Hey, don't forget to grab a stirrup cup before we head out on the horses.
• Let's sneak in a quick stirrup cup before the party starts.
• The warm tea served as a comforting stirrup cup before the long journey ahead.

noun a refusal or rejection of something

verb to decrease in intensity or volume, to reject or refuse something

• I had to politely turn down the job offer as it did not align with my career goals.
• I had to turn down the invitation to the party because I already had plans.
• I had to turn down the opportunity to hang out with my friends because I was feeling under the weather.
• Sometimes you have to turn down the noise in your life to focus on what truly matters.

noun a Jewish blessing or prayer recited over wine or bread on Shabbat or holidays

• The rabbi recited the kiddush before the start of the Shabbat meal.
• Let's make sure to say the kiddush before we dig into the challah.
• I love when we do the kiddush, it's like a little tradition we have.
• The toast at the wedding felt like a kiddush, bringing everyone together in celebration.

adjective describing someone who has good manners

• The young man was known for being very good-mannered at social events.
• She always appreciates when people are good-mannered and polite.
• It's cool to see someone who's so good-mannered in this day and age.
• Being good-mannered is like a breath of fresh air in a world full of rudeness.

noun a meal consumed early in the morning before fasting begins during Ramadan

• During Ramadan, Muslims wake up before dawn to have Suhoor, the pre-dawn meal before fasting begins.
• Hey, are you joining us for Suhoor tomorrow morning?
• Let's grab some late-night snacks for Suhoor.
• Suhoor is like fuel for the body to keep going throughout the day of fasting.

noun a blend of the words 'wet' and 'etiquette', used to describe the proper behavior or manners when dealing with wet or water-related situations

• It is important to practice good wetiquette by wiping your feet before entering someone's home.
• Hey, remember to have some wetiquette and use a coaster for your drink on the coffee table.
• I can't believe she doesn't have any wetiquette, leaving puddles all over the bathroom floor.
• Having good wetiquette means being mindful of how your actions may affect others, like not splashing water on people at the pool.

noun a Chinese pastry traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival

• During the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is customary to enjoy mooncakes with family and friends.
• Let's grab some mooncakes and have a feast under the full moon tonight!
• I can't resist the deliciousness of those mooncakes, they're like little bites of heaven.
• The mooncake symbolizes unity and togetherness, just like how the different ingredients come together to form a perfect treat.

noun a small, shallow drinking cup with two handles, typically made of wood and used in Scotland

• During the traditional Scottish ceremony, the quaich was passed around for each guest to take a sip of whisky.
• Let's bring out the quaich and toast to good health!
• I accidentally knocked over the quaich at the party last night.
• The quaich symbolizes unity and friendship in Scottish culture.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The king pardoned the prisoner as an act of grace.
• She decided to forgive him as a kind act of grace.
• He let me borrow his car, it was a total act of grace.
• The blooming flowers in the desert were like an act of grace from nature.