Quotes About Hospitality

É o único cozinheiro que eu conheço que gosta de cozinhar para os empregados, insistindo em fazer-lhes pratos que sejam mesmo comestíveis.

The old man at once pulled some chairs over for them to be seated and asked for tea to be served. He also gave an order for rice to be prepared. In a little while, some tables were brought out on which were placed dishes of fried wheat gluten, bean curds, taro sprouts, white radishes, mustard greens, green turnips, fragrant rice, and mallow soup made with vinegar. Master and disciples thus enjoyed a full meal.

Whereupon not only did Isabel enter the room, but at the same time Mrs. Boncassen most discreetly left it. It must be confessed that American mothers are not afraid of their daughters.

CHAPTER XLII MR. MAINWARING'S LITTLE DINNER

A man owes it to his country, to his friends, even to his acquaintance, that he shall not be known to be going about wanting a dinner, with never a coin in his pocket.

Then John Morton made up his mind that he would never ask another American Senator to his house.

The panzergrenadiers were very nonchalant and 'elegant'. They asked their prisoners what they would like to drink, milk or wine.

I learned that you can make your family feel a wonderful sense of protected indulgence by cooking them something with jolly care.

EPOPS But, after all, what sort of city would please you best? EUELPIDES A place where the following would be the most important business transacted.—Some friend would come knocking at the door quite early in the morning saying, By Olympian Zeus, be at my house early, as soon as you have bathed, and bring your children too. I am giving a nuptial feast, so don't fail, or else don't cross my threshold when I am in distress.

The guest will judge better of a feast than the cook

men cannot know each other till they have 'eaten salt together';

Mary Ann was shaken until she noticed that the landlady was smiling. "You'll get used to my babbling," said Mrs. Madrigal. "All the others have." She walked to the window, where the wind made her kimono flutter like brilliant plumage.

I can't have you making tea for me. It's not decent.

Ladies and gentlemen, those flames from the port engines are perfectly normal. The stewardess will be coming around in a moment to serve coffee, tea, or milk. I'm sorry we don't have anything stronger on this flight—regulations don't permit it.

When you all have figgered out how to sail across space to our shores, you'll find yourselves just as welcome as the people who come to your shores.

lounge-cum-dining-room

Rupert had shepherded his friends round a small but massive table

When will you be pleased to dine, Mr. Holmes?' Mrs. Hudson asked. 'Seven-thirty, the day after to-morrow' said he.

risen out of his drug-created dreams and was hot upon the scent of some new problem. I rang the bell and was shown up to the chamber which had formerly been in part my own. His manner was not effusive. It seldom was; but he was glad, I think, to see me. With hardly a word spoken, but with a kindly eye, he waved me to an armchair, threw across his case of cigars, and indicated a spirit case and a gasogene

Some friend of yours, perhaps? Except yourself I have none, he answered. I do not encourage visitors.

You know what I love about this place? (Joe) I hope it's not the décor. (Steele)

Good morning—through in a minute—I'll leave the tub filled for you

Do you think that woman really means to make us a soufflé? Here is certainly a soufflé dish, and eggs and cheese—

Mrs. Dudley," the doctor said, putting down his fork, "an admirable soufflé.