> Water is required by one come to dine; > a towel and friendly welcome; > a kind disposition, if it's to be had, > speech and silence in return - To be thought of as a gracious host - Be hospitable to guests - Offer them comfort (towels to dry off, food and drink) - A friendly welcome - A kind disposition - If thought gracious and a good host - A good guest might bring news and word of the world - A gracious host would listen and graciously accept the offering of information in reciprocity for the hospitality offered