We are in a time when social commitments abound, whether they are meals, parties or cocktails, our agendas are usually complete. When you behave like an excellent guest, you are showing your professionalism, your know-how and the appreciation you feel for others.
Below I will share with you the 8 main tricks to avoid making a bad impression.
1. When you receive the invitation, reserve the date in your agenda and remember to notify the person who has invited you that you will come, as soon as possible, at least within a period of less than 5 days. Don't wait until they contact you again to remind you of the invitation. Keep in mind that the hosts need to know how many people will come to plan the food and space they need.
2. Dress appropriately. Depending on the type of event, the place and time can give us clues of what clothes to choose.
The invitation usually indicates what type of clothing to wear but if you hesitate, just call the host.
Choose the clothes that depend on the occasion, that feels good to you and according to your age, your position, body type and of course, your personality.
Of course you have to take into account the image you convey, do not use the party as an excuse to wear excessively sexy or tight clothes.
3. Be on time for the party. At the latest, you are given 30 minutes grace.
You can arrive later if you have warned the host in advance. So leave the house early, check the address and the parking options. Don't leave everything to chance.
Of course, you do not have to arrive in advance or bring extra guests.
4. Move and speak. Do not even think of staying in a corner as if you were a lamp or standing next to canapes or drinks. Parties are great times to meet interesting people.
5. Help the host by introducing yourself to the other guests and introducing strangers to your friends and acquaintances.
In order to have a good conversation with other people it is important to pay attention to them, ask them questions and listen carefully. If you genuinely care about others, you will make them feel good.
Of course, there are a number of issues that are better to avoid such as politics, religion, sex, the cost of what you carry, wages or anything that may be controversial.
6. Drink, in the case of drinking alcohol it is good to be moderate and drink little. Under no circumstances should we lose control and behave ridiculously or improperly in public. We would undoubtedly be undermining our professionalism and damaging our image.
If you don't drink alcohol, ask for any kind of drink but don't give much importance to not drinking alcohol.
7. Food.
There is no need to fill the plate with so much food that it hardly fits.
If we take some canapé from the tray, before putting it in our mouths we will put it on our plate or on a napkin.
If you have finished using a toothpick, do not leave it on a tray or any other object again, look for a wastebasket or similar or leave it on your napkin.
8. Leave on time. If an event end time is indicated in the invitation, consider leaving at approximately that time.
Some keys to know that it is time to leave is that the bar service is closed, the music is turned off etc.
If you have to leave early, do it discreetly, thanking the hosts for the invitation.
Being well behaved when invited to an event is a sign of good manners. Always think about behaving with others as you would like them to do with you and you will not fail.
Now that you know the rules of education, you can enjoy the parties with peace of mind.
