“From” or “beginning at” 7:00 PM etc on invitations indicates that it’s okay to stop by later. Otherwise try to arrive within 15 minutes of party start time for dinner parties and within 30 or 45 min for other parties.
If you’re hosting and have some sort of entertainment preforming (which I know is less common to do) it can be helpful to let guests know this ahead of time so they don’t come in midway through a magic show ir concert
I think it’s so helpful to remember that not everyone has had a chance to learn these kinds of norms, and there’s no shame in that! Thanks for putting together such a thorough list.
Love this! Realizing that the main priority is to make guests feel comfortable has definitely taken a lot of stress out of hosting. On a food note—I always think of Ina Garten's advice to try not serve anything that easily gets stuck in teeth (e.g. poppy seeds, spinach, etc.) when planning the menu. Also if it someone's first time visiting my apartment I like to offer the best transportation options to get there.
This is so lovely, you're very knowledgeable without being elitist about etiquette which many guides like this have the potential to be. You cover a good variety of material that is helpful and also entertaining. Great job!
I already thought of another one!
“From” or “beginning at” 7:00 PM etc on invitations indicates that it’s okay to stop by later. Otherwise try to arrive within 15 minutes of party start time for dinner parties and within 30 or 45 min for other parties.
If you’re hosting and have some sort of entertainment preforming (which I know is less common to do) it can be helpful to let guests know this ahead of time so they don’t come in midway through a magic show ir concert
Also Bluetooth speakers are a good white elephant gift! There are lots of options for around $30-50
I think it’s so helpful to remember that not everyone has had a chance to learn these kinds of norms, and there’s no shame in that! Thanks for putting together such a thorough list.
I totally agree! We can only know what we know and it’s important to make everyone feel comfortable! Thank you for reading!
Hannah, you are so good at this, I need more!
Thank you!! Happy to keep compiling them! Or to answer specific questions here or on insta!
Love this! Realizing that the main priority is to make guests feel comfortable has definitely taken a lot of stress out of hosting. On a food note—I always think of Ina Garten's advice to try not serve anything that easily gets stuck in teeth (e.g. poppy seeds, spinach, etc.) when planning the menu. Also if it someone's first time visiting my apartment I like to offer the best transportation options to get there.
I just became an executive assistant and part of my job is now planning events and this is exactly what I needed right now !! You’re amazing
This is so lovely, you're very knowledgeable without being elitist about etiquette which many guides like this have the potential to be. You cover a good variety of material that is helpful and also entertaining. Great job!
Wow I learned so much from this Hannah! Thank you:)
this is so helpful and has some great ideas! i literally just got substack to let you know! youre doing great and i've been loving your newsletter. (:
this is fabulous!