PARTY ETIQUETTE

The do's and dont's for both Host's and Guest's.

You can have an even greater time at your next event if you adhere to the following rules of Party Etiquette .

GUESTS

Do

• Do check the dress code. It doesn’t feel good to turn up in jeans and be surrounded by a room full of party goers in cocktail wear.
  
• Do keep conversations away from sex, politics and religion. They are the most likely subjects to start an argument. Do circulate before you head to the bar or buffet table. Tucking straight into the goodies shouldn’t be the first thing on your agenda!
  
• Do hold and a glass of red wine by the bowl and a glass of white wine by the stem.
  
• Do write a thank you note to the party host within a couple of days.

Don’t

• Don't drink beer from a bottle or can - use a glass.
  
• Don’t get too drunk – you know you’ll regret, for lots of reasons, the next morning
  
• Don’t bring along uninvited guests.
  
• Don’t bore new acquaintances with the intimate details of you life. Always keep the conversation light and show an interest in others.
  
• Don't overstay your welcome. Make a move as soon as the party is winding down.

HOSTS

Do

• Do plan your numbers to make sure that you have sufficient food and drinks to satisfy your guests.
  
• Do send invites with an indication of the party hours, otherwise you could be acting as bouncer in the early hours of the morning.
  Do dress the part. After so much planning for the perfect party, you owe it to yourself. Splash out on a new outfit!
  
• Do introduce party goers to each other. People tend to stick to their own little group and it’s your job to help people with mixing.
  
• Do tell your neighbours if you are hosting a party at home. Hopefully they will understand that there will be a little more noise than usual!

Dont

• Don’t drink excessively! Being drunk at your own party implies that even the host needs to be drunk to enjoy the party and you lose control of the situation.
  
• Don’t spend the entire night in the kitchen, clearing up or worrying that everyone is enjoying themselves. If you’re having a good time, you’re setting a good example to others!
  
• Don’t let the party start without a little music. It can help take away the awkwardness of the quiet times during the early stages of a party.
  
• Don’t focus your attention on a couple of your favourite guests. Be a social butterfly instead and make all your guests feel equally important.
  
• Don’t forget to enjoy yourself!
  
  

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