Maharashtra Board Class 5 English Balbharti Unit Three Chapter 19 Be a Good Host and Guest PDF Download

19. Be A Good Host And Guest

We all love to get together with our friends and have fun. We like our favourite dishes even better when we share them with our friends. In short, we all love a party.

You may have attended parties or you may even have given some. What do you think makes a good party – expensive, fancy clothes, costly decorations, rich food? Such things may make a party look glamorous, but is that enough or even necessary to make the people happy? A good party is where the host and the guests can both enjoy themselves and be happy. It should become a pleasant memory in the minds of all. Let us see what we can do to make sure that a party becomes memorable in a good way.

If You Are The Host, These Are The Things That You Should Remember To Do:

Consult your family members first and see whether they like the idea. They will help you to choose a suitable time, date, place, menu, etc.

Make a list of the people you wish to invite to the party.

Send the invitations well in advance. You may extend an invitation orally or you may send a written invitation. Make sure that your invitation includes all the necessary information:

Who is inviting whom.

The occasion why you are giving the party.

When and where it will be held – what day, what time, what place.

Teacher's Note

In India, we send invitations for festivals like Diwali and weddings. A good invitation tells the guest exactly when and where to come.

Exam Trick

Remember: Always send invitations early. This is like giving notice before a school event so everyone can plan ahead.

Points to Remember

Ask your family first before planning a party.
Write or call your guests with all details.
Tell them the day, time, and place clearly.
An invitation should have who is inviting and why.

Choose a menu that your guests will enjoy. Remember the story of the fox and the crane. As a good host, you should consider your guests' preferences first.

Chalk out a programme. Will you begin with games or music? When will food be served?

Do you want any decorations? How will they be done?

Once you have planned the above details, you can work out how the various tasks can be done – who will help you to do each of them.

Teacher's Note

In Indian homes, family members always help with party planning. Everyone gets a job to do, like decorating, cooking, or welcoming guests.

Exam Trick

Remember: Plan before the party. Make a list of what to do and who will do it. Just like homework planning helps you finish on time.

Points to Remember

Choose food your guests like.
Plan games and music ahead of time.
Decide on decorations before the party.
Divide tasks among family members.
Know exactly what time food will be served.

On The Day Of The Party:

You must be ready before your guests.

Your decorations, food preparations should be ready before the people arrive.

You must greet all your guests when they arrive. If they do not know one another, you must introduce them.

You should see that all your guests are comfortable and happy.

You should serve the food politely, making sure that everyone is served what they want.

Teacher's Note

In Indian culture, we always welcome guests with warmth. We say "Athithi Devo Bhava" – the guest is God. A good host greets and serves guests with respect.

Exam Trick

Remember: Be ready before guests come. It is like being ready in school before the teacher arrives. Everything should be prepared and in place.

Points to Remember

Finish all work before guests arrive.
Greet each guest with a warm welcome.
Help guests who do not know each other become friends.
Watch that everyone is happy and comfortable.
Serve food to everyone nicely.

If you are holding party games, make sure that everyone gets a chance to participate and enjoy.

Simon Says

Here are some common party games:

Musical Chairs

Hot and Cold (Guessing game)

Charades

Whispers

Pin The Tail On The Donkey

Treasure Hunt

You should not keep playing with some friends and ignore others.

When it is time for the guests to leave, you should say goodbye to each of them personally.

Most important of all, help clean up after a party.

Teacher's Note

In India, parents teach children that cleaning up after guests leave shows good manners. This is part of being a responsible host who cares about the home.

Exam Trick

Remember: Say goodbye to each guest personally. This makes them feel special. It is like thanking a friend individually for their help.

Points to Remember

Include all guests in games equally.
Do not favour some friends over others.
Say goodbye to each guest personally.
Help clean the house after the party.
Games should be fun for everyone.

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