The Art of the Visit Being the Perfect Host/Becoming the Perfect Guest

The Art of the Visitis an invaluable resource for the socially minded. During tough economic periods people tend to visit with family and friends for a mini-vacation instead of taking more expensive trips. This practical and humorous guide establishes the ground rules for successfully spending time with those people who are most dear to us. Full of anecdotes from the author's experiences, The Art of the Visitillustrates the dos and don'ts of extended visiting from start to finish so that the reader can become the perfect host and/or the perfect guest.

Kathy Bertone is the co-founder and managing partner of a merger and acquisition firm located outside Washington, DC. She lives in Naples, FL. Please visit her at theartofthevisit.com.