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Why do people throw parties ..who can't
>From: oads
>I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid
>sausage
>weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a
>party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is
>unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that
>bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at
>the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you
>can't
>afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or
>better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas
You know what? Some of the complaints you have are shared by myself as well.
It's not that there isn't enough food/drink to go around...there isn't enough
to go around for two people, let alone 30, In my years of wedding
consultation, it didn't matter what one served...be it cake and punch or a 7
course meal....there should always be enough each person to have at least
something to eat/drink.
I'll defend the host's right to serve cocktail weenies and storebought dip as
long as there was enough to go around. Just don't eat it if it's not to your
liking, but who knows, after some Blush Wine out of the Box it might look
tempting.
As another poster suggested, BYOB. Not sure if I agree or disagree with that.
Depends on the host I reckon. Some might not give it a second thought, others
might be highly offended. You could start a trend out there on the left coast,
and wear a stylish water bottle caddy toting your own brand of water. Heh!
Think of the conversation that would ensue. "Distilled?" "No, Reverse Osmosis
with a dash of RNA." "Ah, I prefer the flavor and body of Glacier myself." "Oh
no, far too many minerals for my delicate system. I prefer ionized, purified
and triple oxygenated." ...and so on.
Paper Plates....ah well, not my favorite, but there is an upside to them. If
the food stinks you can casually find a trash bin and discreetly shove the
entire thing in it, without having to go to the trouble of scraping a real
plate and calling attention to oneself. Heh. Can you tell I attend my MIL's
parties and got my system down? If it doesn't come out of a freezer bag, can or
box it doesn't get served at one of her social events. *sigh*
As for inviting more than can be accomodated. Often the best laid plans go
awry. Many holiday parties are to be held like an Open House. You drop by, say
hello, have a glass of cheer and go your Merry Way. Sounds like everyone either
showed up at the same time OR was having so much fun they didn't want to leave.
Bear in mind that the Host may have been as surprised and dismayed as yourself,
had already run out of food/bev/ice before you arrived and was doing the best
he/she could. Extenuating circumstances do have to be taken into consideration.
That being said, don't be the one to open the door to the deck/balcony!
Remember that some people consider a party nothing more than what it was in
College....opening the door to ones abode and letting it "happen" naturally.
Happy Horrordays,
Ellen
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