Hosting a party is never easy. Despite the planning, cooking, and cleaning everything, you must still appear friendly and greet the guests at the door. Contrarily, being a guest is simpler. It’s about showing up on time, bringing anything you were asked to supply, and having fun.
Why, then, do things go wrong so often? A few party hosts share what gues behavior annoys them – often without realizing it. You may score more party invites if you follow these guidelines.
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You Showed Up Late
Delays will inevitably occur, but you’ve got to do your best to curb the diva tendencies and get there close to the start time. Being prompt is doubly important if you bring something needed for the meal. In the case of a sit-down dinner, your butt deserves its assigned seat at the appropriate time.
Candie Anderson hosts parties frequently as a lifestyle and entertaining blogger. She recalled a guest arriving two hours late to a holiday celebration and not bringing the main dish they were supposed to get. There was no apology, perhaps to cover for their embarrassment or perhaps due to bad manners.
She’s now got a strategy for coping: “If one of your guests constantly runs late, invite them earlier so they’ll arrive on time. Don’t ask them to bring anything important.”
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Your ‘Gift’ Required Work
As a guest, your job is to simplify things for those throwing the party. Perhaps you brought a wet, dripping bouquet. The appetizer you bring requires “access to the sink, a sharp chef’s knife, an ovenproof bowl, and – oh, you’ll need to start heating the oven, too.”
Put the flowers in a giftable vase, even if it’s just a Mason jar. Don’t flex your culinary muscles in your host’s kitchen, so bring a ready-to-go dish or buy some ice, which is always appreciated.