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Birthday Party Ideas
- Son: Age 18
- Daughters: Ages 23 & 18
- Group Leader
- Adult Birthday Party Etiquette
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If youre attending an adult birthday party, its all the more reason to make sure you mind your manners. Sometimes I wonder if party etiquette went out of style! I have to say that what bugs me the most is when people do not RSVP to an invite but still show up! What are some party etiquette reminders that you can share with us?
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- Giggles_all_day - 3 weeks ago
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I think something that bugs me is when invited guests bring extra guests without checking with you first! If I send an invite to someone that does not mean I invite 5 extra people!
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- Sons: Ages 3 & 5 months
- Work at home
- Mom2SammyW - 3 weeks ago
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I think something that bugs me is when invited guests bring extra guests without checking with you first! If I send an invite to someone that does not mean I invite 5 extra people!
- By Giggles_all_day
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I know exactly what you mean, Giggles. We've had the same issue in the past. It's very upsetting after setting the table for a certain number of people.
Another thing that irritates me is when guests pile their plates high with more food than they could possibly eat, and then they ask for a doggie bag for the leftovers. I got so mad at one guest who took way more food than she should have, that when she presented her own zip-top "doggie bag," the food "accidentally" fell on the floor. Ooops!
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- Son: Age 18
- Daughters: Ages 23 & 18
- Group Leader
- FamilyHost_Pia - 3 weeks ago
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[....] Another thing that irritates me is when guests pile their plates high with more food than they could possibly eat, and then they ask for a doggie bag for the leftovers. I got so mad at one guest who took way more food than she should have, that when she presented her own zip-top "doggie bag," the food "accidentally" fell on the floor. Ooops!
- By Mom2SammyW
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Ohhhh, I know what you mean about piling on the food but usually I end up throwing it away seeing they just leave it on their plates. I have not come across anyone asking for a doggie bad and I think I would have some 'accidents' lol :x
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- kayceecat - 3 weeks ago
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How about when you have addressed the invite to the adults in the family and without calling ahead bring along the kids, even though it is definitely not a kids party. Always ask before bringing someone who is not addressed on the invite! Perhaps a sitter for a group of kids could be arranged in a separate part of the house, but you can't set that up if people just tote them along without asking first.
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- Son: Age 18
- Daughters: Ages 23 & 18
- Group Leader
- FamilyHost_Pia - 3 weeks ago
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How about when you have addressed the invite to the adults in the family and without calling ahead bring along the kids, even though it is definitely not a kids party. Always ask before bringing someone who is not addressed on the invite! Perhaps a sitter for a group of kids could be arranged in a separate part of the house, but you can't set that up if people just tote them along without asking first.
- By kayceecat
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Oh yes, that is another one! We have been there before where guests brought their kids to an adult party! I do not understand it, it usually takes place at late in the evening or late at night! What are we supposed to do with the kids?? Some people :::shaking my head:::
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- Daughters: Ages 19 & 15
- Forest Hill, MD
- Work part-time outside home
- Helen-NotofTroy - 2 weeks ago
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I would take your issue but in reverse. It's disheartening when someone says they're coming and then either calls a few hours before the party or just doesn't show up at all. I purchased food and planned on having them there but now have to rearrange. I understand that things come up but for some people it seems to be a chronic condition!
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- Son: Age 18
- Daughters: Ages 23 & 18
- Group Leader
- FamilyHost_Pia - 2 weeks ago
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I would take your issue but in reverse. It's disheartening when someone says they're coming and then either calls a few hours before the party or just doesn't show up at all. I purchased food and planned on having them there but now have to rearrange. I understand that things come up but for some people it seems to be a chronic condition!
- By Helen-NotofTroy
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Oh, I am so sorry! I haven't had anyone do that more than once, if they would make a habit out of being a no-show, I would just not send an invite anymore :x
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