The Functions of Home: Dining & Hospitality

People of gentry in the 18th century began recognizing one another through many different social and cultural aspects. Households having segregated spaces separating persons and activities replaced houses that promoted communal living. In the dinning room more specifically, everyone has their own space and the seats would be arranged according to status in the family.When my family comes together for dinner occasions we each have our own particular seating arrangement at the table, which is similar to the old traditions of the 18th century. My grandfather sits at the head of the table on one end and my father sits on the other end and the rest of the family sits in their own special spots on both sides of the table. Lately however my family has not been able to carry out these traditional dining experiences due to my busy baseball schedule. Instead for the past couple of years my family has all been so busy that sometimes we even come home and cook our individual meals. We eat while doing homework and talking to one another about our days. The Hospitality of different families ensures their guests that they are welcome in the visiting home. People such as Martha Stewart try to provide knowledge of how the simple act of hospitality is possible. Polite things such as offering different appetizers, cooking a fine meal and the quality of good conversation are all ways good hospitality is possible.