What should you do after finishing a receiving line?

After finishing a receiving line, proceeding to the serving of refreshments or mingling is the appropriate and expected action. This allows you to transition smoothly from the formal greeting at the receiving line to the more relaxed social interactions that typically follow at events. Engaging with others in an informal setting helps foster connections and can lead to meaningful conversations, which are often an important part of events.

Being part of a gathering isn't just about the initial greeting; the event is often designed to encourage networking and relationship-building among guests. Moving on to refreshments or mingling signifies your engagement with the event's purpose and the people present.