GUEST ETIQUETTES
Use the following simple guidelines to be an exceptional guest at a hosted party… and find yourself being invited again next time:-
- Always arrive on time. In case of an emergency delay, call your host to explain where you are and when you think you will arrive.
- Upon arriving at a party, be sure to locate the host to extend your greetings and appreciation for being invited. Then find the host again before leaving to say good-bye and to acknowledge the wonderful party.
- It is always a nice gesture to present a small gift of appreciation to the host of a party in a private home.
- Do not ask the host to open your gift in front of you or expect it to be used at the event.
- Help make the event a success by introducing yourself to others and engaging in conversation. Be prepared to join in whatever good-natured festivities your host has planned ... even singing!
- Plan to make your exit around the ending time stated on the invitation, or about an hour after the dinner is concluded.
- As the final touch to showing your appreciation and ensuring you get invited back, hand write a thank-you note as soon as possible following the event. A thank-you telephone call or e-mail is appropriate only among close personal friends.
- Unless your host specifically requests your assistance with something, do NOT feel compelled to help in the kitchen at parties. Leave all arrangements to your host. Your task is to enjoy the event. Reciprocate by hosting an event in your home next time.
- Stay out of private areas-do not go into rooms with closed doors or open cabinets, closets, drawers, etc… without the express permission of the hosts, and do not handle anything they do not offer you, including their electronic devices.
- If you break or spill something: help clean up, apologize profusely, then move on. Call the next day with an offer to pay for the damage, but accept graciously if the offer is declined.
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