We have a ten people arriving for supper this evening. We plan to eat on the terrace, with a 7pm start to catch the last of any sunshine. Clearly if they arrive at 7.15, have drinks and warm spiced nuts/olives then sit down to a starter of crab, we’re not going to be serving the entree until well past 8pm.
I don’t know two of the couples. My guess would be that three, maybe four, of the men would want to see the match. I don’t think most of the women would be particularly interested.
My problem is I wasn’t aware there was a football match this evening and I rather suspect some guests will want to see it.
Do we;
- open the doors so people can pop in and out?
- suggest those that wish cut their food at table and then eat of their knees with a fork whilst watching the television?
- suggest we watch together later?
- not mention to football and hope nobody else does?
- arrange regular update messages from someone who is watching?
If a match is at 8pm, what time will it finish? Should we defer eating until after the match but add in more substantial canapés?