How to be an incredible dinner party guest
1. RSVP ahead of time
And then actually show up.
2. Be fashionably late
The host may need a little bit of extra time to prepare
3. Have a list of unique questions to ask guests
- What are you passionate about outside of work?
- What is your origin story?
- What was your childhood like?
- What do still want to accomplish professionally?
- Where do you want to travel to next?
4. Bring a gift
A bottle of wine. ETC.
I'm not really the best gift giver so do some research on the host.
5. Live an interesting life
- I write NotePD lists each day
- I'm a technology project manager
- I'm gay
- I travel a lot
- I go to music concerts a lot
- I know a ton about finance and am launching a Podcast
- But I am also an introvert and there are a lot of things that I want to accomplish, but have not yet
6. Bring games
In a bag or in your car.
Small card games: Pit, Set, or Karma.
Board games: 10 days in Africa or Shifting Stones
7. Music
I have a party playlist on Spotify that I can whip out if needed
8. Party trick if you have one
Playing the piano, singing, magic.
Captivate the audience.
9. Talk to the stranger or people that are standing alone
Don't be afraid to make the first move
10. Plan a great dinner party
The best dinner party guests are those that are also great hosts
11. Food to alcohol ratio
Bring a food item
If there will be alcohol, then definitely have food available.
You do not want people getting sloppy drunk at the party
12. Leave at the appropriate time
You do not want your host to feel like they are kicking you out.
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