I hope you survived! ;)
I was able to bring in the New Years with my sisters this year and although I didn't have my designated Midnight Kisser, I still had fun... that is until we had to leave :( Sheree was sick, from the birthday party I threw her and a bug.
(I Love you to death Sheree)
So I want to know what's the protocol when you are out and partying, majority of the people you are with are having an excellent time, for that friend who maybe sick or a debbie downer in mood? They clearly tried to have fun by coming out, but now they are asking to go home, they don't want to dance or drink. Is it rude to ask that person to take a cab home? Or should everyone leave on account of one person?
I've been at the club and my friend has gotten unmanage- ably wasted... so I hailed a cab and sent her home! I don't want to sacrifice my night for your inability to function as a grown person. Sheree was sick, I asked her to come out, in hindsight she should have stayed home. But ALSO in hindsight, I had to leave a party on New Years with my friends and sister, at 1 am -_- just when things were getting good! If I had been comfortable enough to ask her, I would have asked her to take a cab, I didn't because she was my guest in my house and she was clearly sick.
I ALWAYS drive, unless we cab. I rarely get gas money, so if I am out and you are ready to leave, I honestly don't think it should be a big deal to ask you to take a cab home, don't ruin it for everyone, in reality you should have given me gas money or at least bought me a drink... Cab fare is nothing and if you live far away... wait until I am ready to go home, or drive your damn self!
Nothing annoys me more than someone who is demanding things from me when I am doing them a favor! This is why I always make sure I have a Plan B for EVERYTHING because I am not the type of person to just depend on others to take care of me... like seriously? Grow up and handle your business.
This brings me to another point about partying and friends, unfortunately someone got a DUI leaving my holiday party this season and as guilty as I feel for their license I feel even more guilty for endangering other people's lives by not asking them to stay. We are and we aren't responsible for each other and while you would hope most adults do know and respect their limits, after a certain point, they are chocolate wasted and need some extra help in the reasoning department. Even if you don't have the bed space, sleeping on a floor is much better than sleeping in a jail cell, offer your home to every person you host, and insist on people staying if they are obviously drunk.
As a party hostess, I do ask people to bring things to the party and I don't feel ashamed in doing so. I am risking my home, my neighborhood reputation, my belongings, and my sanity to throw a party for you, at least bring me a bottle of wine to relax with :) Never come to a party empty handed, those that know you come empty handed will resent you for partaking without contributing... I don't think anyone wants to be known as a mooch.
I'm curious to know, when you enter a party, do you expect to be introduced or do you wish to introduce yourself? I try to announce my guests as they arrive but after a certain point its just too much. Sorry if that leaves my wallflower friends to fend for themselves, but I like the notion of getting different people together and love to see a mingle. Small get togethers, your host should take the time to introduce you, big parties, have at it and meet as many people as you wish!
Don't break anything.... chairs, tables... toilets :)
Don't steal anything
Ask your hostess if you can invite people and remember, don't bring anyone that you wouldn't have in your house... IE gets wasted and fights like crazy etc... you won't be invited back
Over all, I think most of us are partied out, tired of shopping and 15 pounds heavier, so remember these tips when you emerge from your food coma!!
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