Comments on: How to Be a Proper Guest at a Party

on 7/7/2008 Drink lots
Throw up in their new prize winning garden
Hit on their relatives to make them uncomfortable
Try to get people to sing a gay pride song with you
Make up embarassing events that never happened.
Say things like "sturdy dining table, wonder if you could make whoopee on it."
Ask questions like "So did putting makeup over your wart work? Looks like you did a good job hiding it."

on 7/1/2008 A very nice article, appreciate it...i'll share it with my friends. keep up the good work.Thanks!!

on 6/30/2008 Good tips! I would add that it does however depend on the type of party and your relationship to the host.

on 6/30/2008 This is a GREAT article. Hard to believe that today's folks need direction on something so basic. Yet many folks just don't get it nor do they appreciate that real people who consider them a friend, have invited them to their home. It is and should always be considered an honor to be invited to someone home or special occashion. God Bless You for Your Article!

on 6/30/2008 Excellent Article. Well Done!!!!

on 6/30/2008 thanks for the advice will take the hint when next invited

on 6/29/2008 Most of this I agree with. I'm a bit personally offended by someone telling me to read up on current events, think of some good stories etc. UGH. The last person I really want to meet is someone who has had to "study" before coming. I know many well-rounded, interesting, cordial people who are GREAT fun and none would need to take any of the suggested steps before attending a party.

And yes, do not bring anyone if only you are invited, but if you're in a position where you do not want to attend alone or cannot, simply ask ahead of time.

YES, YES, YES -- be pretty much ON TIME for a dinner party or you can REALLY mess everyone up! I gave a dinner party FOR someone -- and she just casually showed up an hour and a half late. Not only did everyone worry about her for that time, they were so hungry they ate all the hors d'oeuvres and barely touched their dinner. She wasn't the least bi

on 6/29/2008 great advice for young ones who may not know this already. I wish everyone behaved this way!! thanks for trying to bring civilized behavior to an otherwise uncivilized world!

on 6/29/2008 I read your article with interest and thought it was pretty cool. I live in a biker culture and Well, I guess that I was curious as to how the regular people conducted themselves at such functions.

on 6/29/2008 Great tips. You'd be on my invite list. lol

on 6/29/2008 I have gone to parties where the people talked and joked about the other guests. this is very rude and uncomfortable to others. For all you people that think that you are the center of attention, you know you are the big loud mouths, joking about someone's shoes are hair...the joke is on you, because chances are you will be dropped from everyone's party list!

on 6/29/2008 rules to live by when invited to a party, RSVP within 3 days of invite, never be a no-show. Don't bring flowers, or if you do ask the color theme of party and have them delivered the morning of. A good bottle of wine is always welcomed, or specialty beer. Dress neat casual will work in almost any occasion. Call ahead and inquire if they would like you to bring an appetizer, dessert etc...when working the room it's rude to be the center of attention, and to laugh or talk loudly. Don't brag about yourself, try to act with class, and remember the world doens't revolve around you! If the Host/Hostess at party is cleaning up, it's a sign that you need to leave!

on 6/29/2008 Flowers are a traditional gift and they are beautiful! But they do force the hosts to find a vase, arrange them, find a place to put them, etc. just when they are receiving guests. Wine or another gift can be easier to deal with. I would be hesitant about cologne or perfume unless you know what kind the hostess wears. It's very personal.

on 6/29/2008 wat is da point of this article ?!?

on 1/13/2006 If a guest breaks a glass or anything else, above all; be gracious. Your guest will feel badly enough. Material possessions are not worth hurt feelings, if your that concerned don't use it or don't have parties. I once had a guest break a very expensive goblet and in her true form, two days later, a package arrived with two goblets. Her simple note was classic "For the glass I broke the other night and the one I'll break in the future."