1. Hospitality is a great manner that is heavily practiced in The Odyssey, by Homer. When I look at the times of ancient Greek, I notice they are quite similar to the traditions practiced in my culture today. This is quite evident in book four, when Telemachus and Nestor 's son are spotted at the castle gate by one of Menelaus ' servants. He immediately ran to the king to decide whether or not they should send them elsewhere due to preparing for a wedding. Without a question, without a doubt, Menelaus sat the two down and fed them a lavish dinner consisting of an array meats and golden cups. “Help yourselves to food, and welcome! Once you’ve dined we’ll ask you who you are (126).” In my culture, whenever a guests’ sets foot into my household
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Being a good host in the 21st century is quite different than being a host in the times of The Odyssey. Wi-Fi passwords, different forms of entertainment, and other sophisticated arrangements play a constant role in today’s society. During the Odyssey, a good host is exemplified in the King Menelaus’ manners towards his guests. He treats his guests by giving them a five star feasts, without questioning them. The King not only welcomes them so kindly as a host, but he makes them feel at home with his deep desire to welcome the outsiders as much as he can. Menelaus proves his amazing host skills through grand feasts and gift …show more content…
My culture can inherit the way hospitality is not only a gesture, but a way to create a personal relationship, between two strangers to blossoming into friends. It can learn that anyone you encounter in life is facing their own battles and could always run to open arms when in need. From the more negative experiences throughout the Odyssey, my culture can learn that there’s always a better way to handle a person who creates an issue or doesn’t agree with you. Hospitality is a two-way street, a good guest as well as host, can realize that it takes the efforts of both to create a pleasant
Being a good host in the 21st century is quite different than being a host in the times of The Odyssey. Wi-Fi passwords, different forms of entertainment, and other sophisticated arrangements play a constant role in today’s society. During the Odyssey, a good host is exemplified in the King Menelaus’ manners towards his guests. He treats his guests by giving them a five star feasts, without questioning them. The King not only welcomes them so kindly as a host, but he makes them feel at home with his deep desire to welcome the outsiders as much as he can. Menelaus proves his amazing host skills through grand feasts and gift …show more content…
My culture can inherit the way hospitality is not only a gesture, but a way to create a personal relationship, between two strangers to blossoming into friends. It can learn that anyone you encounter in life is facing their own battles and could always run to open arms when in need. From the more negative experiences throughout the Odyssey, my culture can learn that there’s always a better way to handle a person who creates an issue or doesn’t agree with you. Hospitality is a two-way street, a good guest as well as host, can realize that it takes the efforts of both to create a pleasant