How to Be A Good Guest

Step1

Respond to your invitation - Respond to your invitation as soon as you know (and no later than the stated RSVP date) whether or not you can attend the party. This will give your hostess some idea about the exact number of people attending the party and help them in planning out.

Step2

Contribute to your hostess - Ask your hostess if you can contribute something to the meal, dishes or dessert.

Step3

Contribute in the pre-party setup - If you have the time, come little earlier and assist the hostess with pre-party preparations. If you would not like to cook, help your hostess with dressing up the table.

Step4

Be on time - Try to be on time. Some hostesses plan the timing of their meals very precisely, and you wouldn't want to hold up the meal and spoil the food for everyone else.

Step5

Help to clear the table - When the meal is over, ask your hostess if you can help clear the table.But if her answer is "no thanks", then just relax and leave things alone. She may not wish for everyone to feel rushed as their plates are taken from them mid-bite.

Step6

Speak to the other guests - Be friendly to all other guests and make conversation. This way you will help in making the party a success.

Step7

Drink Responsibly - Your hostess may be serving alcoholic beverages to complement her meal, but it doesn't mean she wants to have a group of sloppy drunks on her hands at the end of the party.

Step8

Enjoy !!! Now you are the kind of good guest who is welcome at anybody's table. :)