asksin Invites for tea, say Invites out of the rain Beckons to enter Welcomes, perhaps Welcomes to one's home Takes a step toward making out with, say Prolongs a date, maybe Opens the door for, say Invites upstairs, say Invites for a nightcap Doesn't leave on the porch Welcomes, as a caller Doesn't leave on the doorstep Warmly welcomes, perhaps Acts hospitably Welcomes at the front door Welcomes warmly, as a visitor Is a polite host to Welcomes at the door Doesn't slam the door on, maybe Invites to enter one's home Invites across the threshold