Over the weekend, my husband and I decided to have a few people over to watch basketball, play cards, and hang out. Adult beverages were consumed in a responsible manner, for most of us at least.
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After a few events that occurred that evening, I decided to dedicate a post strictly on the things you shouldn't do while visiting someone's house and the easiest way not to be invited back.
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1. If you stay the night, fold the blankets up that you used. It's polite and it shows the owners of the house you are thankful for their hospitality.
2. If you drink too much and feel like you're going to get sick, make sure you head to a toilet. Don't throw up on the house owner's couch, floor, or curtains. Or even in the sink while the house owner is doing dishes.
3. If you get sick while at someone's home, call or text the next morning and ask if there's anything you can do to help clean up, or get the stench out of their couch cushions.
4. Girls get emotional, boys don't. If you start crying about how much you love everyone, you probably won't get an invitation to the next party. Perhaps you should stop drinking. Immediately.
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5. If you fall asleep while sitting up and with your shoes still on, a few things could possibly happen. You might get drawn on, you might get turned into a photo prop, and you probably won't get invited back.
6. First and foremost, I'm a mom. If you're out of control and being crazy, you're not invited back. It's one thing to have a beer or two and hangout with friends, but it's another thing to act a damn fool and need me to babysit you too.
7. Not saying "thank you". It's just downright rude.
6. First and foremost, I'm a mom. If you're out of control and being crazy, you're not invited back. It's one thing to have a beer or two and hangout with friends, but it's another thing to act a damn fool and need me to babysit you too.
7. Not saying "thank you". It's just downright rude.
I may have been guilty of one or two of these things at some point in my life, but I have taken full responsibility for it.
I don't drink much or often anymore because caring for my child is more important. Obviously too much alcohol inhibits the ability to care for him and I never want to put myself or him in that situation. For me, it's a choice I made after becoming a mother and I know not everyone feels the same way or needs to, because they aren't a parent.
However, I think it's disrespectful to come into someone's home, think it's a free for all, or try to get as drunk as you possibly can. That's not what "get togethers" are about. If I wanted that type of atmosphere, I'd time travel back to college but fortunately for everyone, I've gotten that out of my system (and it's physically impossible).
People make mistakes and I get that, but respecting someone's rules and their home shouldn't need to be compromised in order to have a good time.
I don't drink much or often anymore because caring for my child is more important. Obviously too much alcohol inhibits the ability to care for him and I never want to put myself or him in that situation. For me, it's a choice I made after becoming a mother and I know not everyone feels the same way or needs to, because they aren't a parent.
However, I think it's disrespectful to come into someone's home, think it's a free for all, or try to get as drunk as you possibly can. That's not what "get togethers" are about. If I wanted that type of atmosphere, I'd time travel back to college but fortunately for everyone, I've gotten that out of my system (and it's physically impossible).
People make mistakes and I get that, but respecting someone's rules and their home shouldn't need to be compromised in order to have a good time.
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What drives you insane about house guests?!
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Oh man--that really doesn't sound fun to have guests acting that way. Personally I always tell my guests that they don't have to bring anything, and I'm not offended when they listen to me! I like to host parties by providing all the food and drinks myself, but that's just me and how I prefer to handle things.
ReplyDeleteI don't drink myself, my husband does on occasion, but I don't think I would ever want to have a party with alcohol involved. I've heard way too many horror stories, even with "adults" drinking.
Wow, it sounds like you had a rough weekend! It drives me bonkers when people don't say "please" or "thank you". Or when they don't have manners period. Another thing is when people swear in front of my children. Yes, they've probably heard it before but still, some of these swear words guys say are pretty creative and I don't want my kids repeating them! Finally, I really don't like it when house guests treat me like I'm their personal maid. No, I won't do your laundry while you're here and you will clean up after yourself. Sorry, but my home is not the Hilton, lol.
ReplyDeleteI hope the rest of your week is great!
I hate when house guests are just plain obnoxious. I had a houseguest over who would kept talking for HOURS while everyone wanted to enjoy some peace and quiet. Take a cue from the hosts: if they're being quiet, you should be too.
ReplyDeleteA-FREAKING-MEN!!! Oh man, I've been the victim to EVERY ONE OF THESE!! NOTHING pisses me off faster than some mom getting too drunk forcing me to babysit! I've had that happen to me WAY too many times! I can tolerate drunken men a lot easier than a drunk mom!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a freshman in college, I brought my roommate over to meet my parents and have dinner. My dad is a hunter and had a bear skin on the wall. Before even saying hello or shaking my parents hands, she looks at the bear and says "who would do such a terrible thing." No matter if you agree or disagree with how people live, you should never be rude upon entering a warm and welcoming place. Sounds like yours was worse...gah what is wrong with some people!?
ReplyDeleteI hear ya. My husband's friend got SUPER trashed and was screaming at his wife on the phone at three am. I could hear him through the cement walls, closed door, stairs, and over the TV. I was SO mad.
ReplyDeleteHa!!!!!! I LOVE this post!!!!! I've had a number of those nights at my own home and even at FRIENDS houses!!!! I always seem to be the one babysitting everyone! :-/ And yes, those folks were not invited back or I did not go hang out at a friends house for a get together if the other ones were there!
ReplyDeleteAs for your couch.... That sucks on so many levels.... Depending on what the material is will depend on how well you can get the smell/stain out... I've learned microfiber is the way to go, with kids and with adults! Hope your day gets better hun!
Ugh, I hate being around people that are incomprehensively drunk. They're so rude and don't listen to anything you say to them. They're just miserable company. You poor thing for having to deal with that! Especially when they start to get sick all over the place.
ReplyDeleteBlehhh that sounds awful to have house guests acting like that!
ReplyDeleteI love this post. Since having my baby we haven't had such guests but Saturday morning at 5 am I got the call to pick a drunk friend up from jail. Oh how I don't miss those days.
ReplyDeleteThe worst is husbands who seem to forget that they have babies and wives to attend to once they start drinking together. We always end up having 'that guy' trying to get people to take shots and get generally wasted. Clearly we all have families and have to get up in the morning, have a few beers and call it a night!
ReplyDeleteYou'd think these things are common sense - but not to some people. Great list of rules!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!
Sheree
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