How To Be a Good Party Guest
- September 2, 2009
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A good party guest should live by this motto: Ask not what the party can do for you, but what can you do for the party!
You Will Need
- An invitation
- And a gift for the host
- A liberal, though not necessarily higher, education
Step 1: Arrive at appropriate time
Arrive at an appropriate time. For a dinner party, that�s within 15 minutes of the invited time. With an all-night bash, you have more leeway. If you�re running late, call to let your host know.
Don�t arrive early, but don�t be afraid to be on time. Your host may be anxious for the first guest to arrive, and your presence will not only be a relief but it will earn extra �guest points��especially if you offer to help.
Step 2: Bring a gift
Never come empty-handed. Unless you know the host�s taste well, consumables make the best gifts. A jar of artisanal preserves is a better choice than, say, a porcelain tchotchke.
Step 3: Mingle
Don�t cleave to your date�mingle. Talk to someone you don�t know�or even don�t like. It helps to be knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects and to have read a newspaper that morning to be up on current events.
Judge the crowd and determine what kind of topics might catch everyone�s interest. Don�t rule out sex, politics, and religion, or even all three at once.
Step 4: Ask questions
Ask questions. If you’re stymied by someone who’s shy or doesn�’t seem interested in the same topics as you, fall back on questions that aren’t overly personal, such as, “How do you know the host?”
Step 5: Drink in moderation
If the party is even close to formal, drink in moderation. A single lampshade on the head will follow you for the rest of your life.
Because it can feel awkward to stand around empty-handed, find a drink you like that is either non- or only slightly alcoholic. However clich�, spritzers are a good call.
Step 6: Take pictures
Take pictures! If you�ve thought ahead to bring a camera, you�ll do the host a great favor by recording the evening so they don�t have to, and then sharing them soon after the party.
Step 7: Don't overstay your welcome
Leave before the host starts wishing you�d go. If you�re not sure, err on the early side.
Step 8: Thank the host
Thank the host the next day. A note in the mail is always appreciated�and particularly appropriate for a formal affair�but, despite what your grandmother told you, a call or email is often just fine.
The ancient Greek symposium, the precursor to the modern party, featured music, food, intellectual discussion, and wine served by nude young men�those Greeks could party!
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Comments (6)
Another great one! The quality is excellent!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
can't wait for my next party
over 2 years ago by KatieL
I like the quote at the beginning similar to the JFK quote.
about 1 year ago by 09tranm
I've never done step 8 in my life. lol
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