"An Overseas Innovation: A Stunning Idea of Using Welcome Drinks as Escort Cards"
2018.08.10 published
Welcome Drinks as Hospitality*
"I want my guests to have a comfortable time, even if just a little."
From that sentiment, we prepare welcome drinks in the waiting area and welcome space with a spirit of hospitality*
However, when I asked a friend who has worked part-time at a wedding venue,
it turns out that welcome drinks usually end up going untouched.
In other words, there are quite a few guests who don't drink them!

Why?
The reason is that many people are too modest to go get a welcome drink...!
If waiters serve them, or if there's a long line at the counter, I think everyone will casually come over.
But when no one is around, there's a kind of atmosphere that makes it feel "a bit awkward to go get one."
(Is this a common thing among Japanese people?)
Moreover, some guests may be so engrossed in conversation that they might not even know there are welcome drinks available.
But still, that’s disappointing and wasteful, especially since they were prepared for everyone...!
