You've finished with your wedding. Thrown off that 4 Kg sari and 2 kgs of jewellery and now you're all set for the reception...
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If you had a shining vision of your reception being a party where you and your new husband could while the night away looking into each other's eyes, forget it. As a newly wed, you have many duties and obligations to perform.
For example, you are obliged at your wedding reception to make an effort to chat with as many people as possible. Yes! Everyone from Mr. Patel to Mrs. Jhunjhunwala has to have a word with you! While you are not necessarily the hostess of this event, you do have to try and circulate.
Pump the Flesh
My favourite phrase to describe this social obligation is borrowed from political terminology: it's called 'pumping the flesh'. And yes! You might even have to kiss the odd baby a la your local MP! In any case, being friendly and mingling with the crowds at your reception is a nice way of acknowledging and thanking people who have made the effort to be present on your big occasion.
The Receiving Line
First, there is the obligatory receiving line where you, your new husband and your families stand in police line-up formation to shake the hands of everyone you've invited. Even if you don't know people from Adam and Eve, smile, smile, smile! Be polite! Try your best to say a little something to all your guests, even if it's something as banal as 'Thank You.'
Say your 'Thank Yous'
You must also stop by each table, if you have this kind of set-up, and have a brief chat. This is particularly important to do with your new family. In many cases, this will be the first time that you're meeting your beloved's 75 year old eccentric Pradeep chacha so go over and say hello and thank him for joining you on your big day.
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