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The art of holding attention hostage so pleasantly nobody calls for ransom.
means Being engaging, amusing, or enjoyable enough that people happily give you their time and focus.
from From Latin inter (among) plus tenere (to hold) — literally to hold among, as in keeping someone's attention firmly in hand.
Hospitality rootOnce meant maintaining guests, not amusing them.
Idea versionYou can entertain a thought without believing it.
Double dutyMeans both hosting dinner and dazzling crowds.