How To Know When It’s Time To Leave a Party: 7 Subtle Hints From Your Host

Photo by Luke Barkhuizen

While this has little to do with wedding business, it does fall under the category of hospitality, under another sub-category of “manners” with a focus on being a good guest.  In our industry we are so focused on hosting the perfect event and party, but sometimes forget that being the perfect guest is equally important.   Manners are not some elitist act of snobbery.  Manners are based on consideration, respect and ultimately love for those around as well as oneself.   I have seen too many examples of lack of awareness at private events over the last several years (a few in my own private entertaining), making it awkward for everyone, and worst of all, many hosts (including myself) do not  re-invite repeat offenders, as it’s just too exhausting to have them and takes out much of the joy of entertaining.   And I’m not just talking about dinner parties and large parties – I’m including many of those gatherings with one or two friends in one’s private home.