Party Animals
Party Animals
Party Etiquette for Social Gatherings
Hello Cotton Stalkers! I told you all that I would be back
sooner rather than later. Lately, here at our home, we've been having a lot of
different parties and various social gatherings. While searching for party
ideas, I came across the list
of Do’s and Don’ts for party behavior. While this list was great for the most
part, there were still several major party infractions not listed. At first I was
like: It’ll be alright, but then the
more I thought about some of the things that really burn my biscuits, the more I
felt that it was really important to add to this list. Now that I was adamant about
informing the world about proper party etiquette, all I had to do was to
prepare myself physically and mentally for this most challenging task. I
promptly oiled my muscles, donned my cape, and popped the top on my laptop.
Although this isn't my complete list, it’s a “starter list” or you could even
call it a “get invited back list.” So the following will be 5 reasons why you
may be a social butterfly but not getting any social invites.
Uninvited Guests
If you are invited to an event, that doesn't mean you should
in turn invite someone else. Unless your invitation has a plus one included,
then please don’t take it upon yourself to bring additional guests. If you’re
not sure about bringing additional people, please ask the host if additional
guests are allowed.
Private Spaces
Once you have made it through the front door, be mindful of
where the party is happening. Wherever the party is being held is where the “party
borders” have been set. Even if you’re looking for the restrooms, ask the hosts
exactly where they are and for permission to seek them out. The last thing you
want your hosts to associate you with, is a person that snoops and rambles
throughout their home.
Trash Bins
Now that the party is in full swing, and you've just
finished your appetizer and drink, don’t leave your trash on tables and other
surfaces. Just because you may not see a trash receptacle in your immediate
sight, doesn't excuse you from being tidy and mindful of someone else’s home.
These days many people recycle, so be sure to ask your guests where and how to
discard of trash.
Wasting Food & Drinks
It’s very expensive to host parties and when the hosts are
doing so without asking for any help (guests bringing additional dishes or
beverages) the costs for just a small crowd can still be pretty high depending
on what foods are being served. If you are not an adventurous eater or a person
who likes to try new things, stick to what you know you already like. If you
see something you would like to try, but you’re not sure what the ingredients
may be, ask the hosts and explain you’re doing so because you don’t want to
waste.
Carryout & Leftovers
Many times hosts prepare a lot of food so as to make their
guests feel welcome to eat and enjoy themselves. Just because there is a lot of
food doesn't mean that the leftovers are automatically for carryout plates and doggie
bags. Many times people will eat light at the party and when it’s time to
leave, they will pack away enough food to feed a small army. This is a sure
fire way to not get invited to someone’s social gathering again. Stay mindful
of the fact that your hosts have fed you a free meal and taken time out of
their lives to entertain and fellowship with you, the next day they may not
feel like cooking and coming up with more food the next day. The best rule of
thumb is to eat sensibly while you’re there and when it’s time to leave, if the
hosts don’t offer carryout plates then don’t assume to just make your own. Make
sure to thank your hosts again before you leave because many times it can be
the deciding factor on getting invited back again.
P.S.
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