Are you a good party guest? If you're not sure, here's a tip that will help you to determine if you are...When your name is one of the first to be written down on an invitation list, every time, it's safe to assume that you're a good party guest.
Maybe you're considered a good conversationalist, full of witty banter and a few great jokes. Or, maybe you're the first one to step up and ask, "What can I do to help?".
If you fit that criteria and you're always on time, chances are you're invited to everything - from small get-togethers to the fanciest luxury events. Then yes, you're known as a good guest.
A good guest knows the power of being the life of the party.
Being the good guest that you are, you're never fashionably late. You're smart enough to know that type of behavior is considered outdated party etiquette. If you want to stay in good graces with the party or wedding reception host or hostesses, you probably won't be penalized for being "acceptably late" - which varies from party to party, depending on the circumstances of the event.
Good guests aren't fashionably late.
Here's your fashionable time line:
30 Minutes:
This is the maximum amount of time after the start of a party that you should arrive.15 Minutes:
The point at which lateness to any party or wedding reception where a food will be served requires a quick phone call to the host or hostess (or a close member of the family of the bride or groom).10 Minutes:
The maximum acceptable lateness for an intimate dinner type of get-together (10 guests or less). Any longer than this and you'll leave everyone wondering if something went wrong. Call or text if you think you'll run any later.5 Minutes:
The window of time for running late for a very small party or wedding reception (6 guests or less). Text or call, so they're not holding dinner for you. Imagine them waiting for you, wondering if you forgot, or thinking that you got the date wrong. Not cool. Besides, you don't want them to start eating - without you.0 Minutes:
There's no such thing as being "acceptably late" to performances, weddings, funerals, or any other function whereby you'd result to whispered apologies after your late arrival. Obviously, this is not appropriate and again, not cool.Image source: Aaron-H
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