Making others feel comfortable around us is the first step to friendship. Have balanced conversations, enjoy each others company, learn about tech other, and invite them into our homes. Making our home comfortable to guests is the second step to friendship. Of course, our home and furnishings must function well and make us feel comfortable. Then our guests should feel comfortable and learn more about us as our home reflects our values, personalities, and hobbies. It often contains reminders of our past but should have room for the future.
Just as we get first impressions of a person when we first meet them, we get first impressions of a person's home when we first visit. Put out the welcome mat and make your guests feel comfortable.
