This is an amazing skill. My father a”h was always ready in his clothes very early. The table was always set and ready. I cannot seem to manage this, no matter when Shabbos begins I need every minute. I think the point is to welcome the Shabbos Malka in a relaxed and gracious manner and not to be anxious, rushed and frenzied when she comes. Just as you would want to greet any other guest, you would want to be dressed and have the house ready and waiting and not have them waiting for you.
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