I’m a girl and in my house my father goes down to answer the door while I am standing in the living room (all ready!!!) with my mother. Everyone has their “set” place to sit and my parents literally ask how was his drive and that’s it. My mother usually gives me a little ‘flick’ so I know to start making a move to get up… it makes it so much easier for all of us and so much less awkward.
BTW- I am ALWAYS ready 15 min before. Ready and waiting…