Nearly everybody I meet has something interesting to say, and most of those ideas are blog worthy. With that, I have invited some friends to speak their mind on my blog. We will have about 10 of them. New contributors are welcomed and you are not limited to one article. If you don’t have anything to say right now, the offer remains open, so just submit it in the future when the mood strikes you.
FIRST UP: My sister, Jeanine
Jeanine once kept an active blog of her own, but she got distracted by a busy life so she had to cut back. She has shared some of her blog articles. Here is one about Party Tips!
Jeanine is here to share 10 very important party tips and quotes to keep in mind:
#1 It is said that WHO is invited to a party is more important than what is served -- so with that in mind, make sure you are a good party guest! Socialize, chat, work the room, taste the food and respond when you are approached by others!
#2 It is always nice to bring a gift. Gifts that are always winners - some flowers, a nice bottle of wine, a box of chocolates.
#3 This is a BIGGIE!!!! Always hold your beverage with your left hand. This will allow your right hand to always be free of that wet clammy feeling from a cup, so that you can immediately shake hands when you meet a new person. Remember shaking hands never goes out of style....
#4 For men only: Unless you want the party to end quickly for you, do not kiss women on the lips when you meet them. Women of course, may do this if they wish.
#5 Two trips to the buffet is a compliment to the chef.....Three trips shows bad manners!
#6 Be sure to verbally compliment the chef/host/hostess! Don't be a cad...this is really important!
#7 "You can make more friends in a month by being interested in them, than in ten years by trying to get them interested in you."
#8 "Certain people cause happiness wherever they go and certain other people cause happiness whenever they go."
#9 BE FUN!!!! Here's another favorite quote, "Be a fountain, not a drain."
#10.....and remember to be careful who you attend with, but more importantly, who you leave with, because as Dr. Laura says, "Alcohol loosens up our internal legal system."
Let the parties begin and let those whose eyes have read these tips be the favorite party guests!!!!
9 comments:
I've got another critical point:
Let people be who they are. If you have a loud friend, expect them to be loud, and don't denigrate them in public. Same goes for flirty, stupid, ugly, goofy, fat, or otherwise flawed friends. If you like them outside of the party despite their faults, don't
So you think it is okay for a woman to kiss other women on the lips!
I think it's ok, even encouraged. Especially if they are attractive and let me watch.
You guys are bad, but funny!
By the way, I like what Matt said about letting people be who they are! I suppose there are a few different tips for *hosting* a party vs. *attending* a party! If I am having it at my house, as my friends know, there is plenty of food, fun, and freedom to be oneself! However, different rules might apply for when you attend a party at the bosses house!
There is a good story in the book "Instant Experience for Real Estate Agent" about how not to act at company parties.
Justin, I bet the story in your Dad's book is CLEAR about women NOT kissing other women, especially at company parties! I *implied* that women were free to kiss men and it can easily be misread as that women can kiss ANYBODY!!!! I must work on more precise language, company parties or not! LOL
Don't be more precise Jeanine. Then Dave won't be able to point out your imprecision, and his mind will go to work on other people. Maybe us.
I love your tips Jeanine! And I agree, there is different etiquette depending on what kind of party it is. You would certainly behave differently at a super bowl party at a buddies house than say at a cocktail party at your boss' house.
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