8 ways to tell if you're the life of the party...or just obnoxious

i think at every party you have different types. Such as the quiet people who don't feel comfotable, you have the gossipers, you have the know it all's, you have the talkers, you have the game players who just want to play games all night, you do have the hungry one's who want to eat everything, you have the arugers, you have the drunks, and you have the parents who don't watch there kids destroying the house :) and you have those who are themselves and like to have fun, are laid back, and give good advice, and are always making sure everyone is okay, comfortable and well feed. Everyone just be your self, have fun it's the holidays and smile.

I do not agree with quite a bit of what these "rules" are. If I went to a party where everyone behaved perfectly I would want to leave as soon as I possibly could. When I throw a dinner party or any party, I want people to be themselves and have a good time. Who cares if you talk a little to much or too loud or tell off color jokes or drink a little too much? That's what makes it a PARTY folks. How will you have great stories to tell about the party if everyone acts as if they are stones and sticks? Otherwise it is just boring...

Maybe the writer should have met my grandmother then she'd have this to add to this. During every party ever hosted at my parents home, my stepmother's mother used to stand next to the table where the most expensive items were, like the shrimp and crab. If anyone was brazen enough to even think about having seconds, she would raise her voice, and say to the guest, "Hey don't you think you've had enough, don't make a pig of yourself" and promptly pick up the platters and walk away with them, leaving the guest redfaced in front of all the others. Maybe if my stepmother was a better hostess, she would have pulled her mother aside and tell her that behavior was not appropriate. No wonder people hated to come to our house.

What, a party etiquette guide and no mention of politics and religion?

dont like this article :(

THESE RULES ARE IDIOTIC, AS SAID BY CAMO, IF A THROW A PARTY (ANY PARTY) I WANT TO HAVE FUN AND EVERYBODY TO HAVE IT TOO, BUT EVEN IF I SOUND RACIST, AMERICANS, (AS IN GRINGOS) ALWAYS HAVE THESE KIND OF RULES AND DONT HAVE HALF THE FUN OTHER PEOPLE, IN MY CASE, IM AN EUROPEAN GUY LIVING IN A LATINO COUNTRY (VENEZUELA) YOU MUST SEE THE KIND OF PARTIES WE HAVE LIKE ITS 1999 SO PUT YOUR STUPID RULES IN A BOX AND THROW THEM AWAY!

this article is borderline retarded

parties are the one time you can let loose, have fun, be silly and not worry about snobby people, like the dummy who wrote this piece of trash. Certainly being boring or being a pig is a bad idea but that was poorly covered in this tripe. Parties thrive on good, sometimes messy food, silly stories, wise asses, and friendly atmosphere, not snobs and prudes and etiquette police. Also the "Mr. Piggy" title is sexist, nice going. Sexist snobs with big over opinionated mouths who just love going to high class BORING parties with people who stick their noses in the air and talk about things that don't matter to anyone.

those rules are what makes a holiday party a holiday party...besides bein a slob or droppin the f bomb..bein around your family and friends for the holidays stuffing your face and getting drunk is what its all about....and if there isnt enough food for everyone to take home a big bag of leftovers then you simply didn't make enough food. And If i cant tell funny stories or sit my ass on the couch to watch the game after stuffing my face and having a few then well...i guess i should just go back to work?

I'd agree with all of them except the couch potato. I'm not personally a couch guy at parties, but we separate, and there are the guys watching the game, or the latest movie, and there are those that talk it up. Especially at family get togethers

wtf. you guys must have some boring ass parties

If I had a party I would want people to behave and be themselves which is very possible

Party Rules????Come on,maybe with any luck they will become law because there aint enough of them!!Elycia & Rita I didn't get my invitation 2 the kickin party you're throwin yet?

sounds like an episode of curb your enthusiasm waiting to happen.

Looks like they want to remove all of the fun stuff from partys. It's a party for Gods sake, Anything go's. This is a reflection of the way society is heading.

They left out the 'Over opinionated'. No matter how strong your feelings are about a topic, respect the feelings and opinions of others as well. This has been a very uncomfortable issue in some of our family get togethers.

This came out of the book "A bible bangers guide to partying" Only a complete moron would read rules for a party. WHAT! Partying with me is totally opposite of this at least after my parties everyones got something new to talk about don't be a dull, enjoy yourself!

I'd like to add my own suggestions, not exctly rules, more guidelines...

First, always ask beforehand if there is anything that you can bring, and be prepared to offer suggestions to your host of the dishes that are your "specialty". Your host may not feel comfortable to ask you to bring a dish or a drink, but if you offer it might take some pressure off the host and she will be thankful for your thoughtfulness.

Next, do not be late!! The host has spent a lot of time plnning and preparing the meal. Be respectful of her time and effort and be on time, or better yet early.

Also, once you get there, be ready to roll up your sleeves and pitch in, even if you'd rather chat with the other people there. There will be time to socialize later. After the meal be prepared to help again. You can make yourself useful by helping to put away the leftovers and washing the dishes.

And last, but not least, don't overstay your welcome! If you see the host is winding down and the other guests are leaving, or the host keeps looking at their watch, it's time to split. Don't be offended, just remember that the host has been busy planning and preparing a big shindig.

I am speaking as the prepetual host for all things get together.

I agree with most of the poster on here! I want to have a GOOD TIME. That doesn't mean lounging around and talking about what Caroline Kennedy wore to the Hamptons this past summer. When I get together with my relatives for the holidays, I want to hear Uncle Buddy tell those funny stories about my dad in his youth. Then my brother Groucho (his nickname) will tell a few of me. I agree with the other posters. If there is not enough food to send a little home with EVERYONE, then you simply didn't make enough! In my household the biggest gaffe you could possibly make is to not have prepared enough FOOD for people to EAT and ENJOY. Messy? Of course if you have 10 people in the house SOMEONE is bound to spill the pasta sauce on the carpet. That's we we do at my house...we LIVE in it. It's not a museum or a still life setting that I hope to photograph and submit to Better Homes & Gardens.

As another poster so peoetically put it. You guys must have some boring parties. Glad I am not on the invite list. Whew!

Yahoo articles are stupid.