How To Make Your Dinner Party A Casual Affair
Inside this article we are going to overlook the 'formal' aspect of a supper party. Of course I know that the terms 'traditional' and 'formal' usually go hand-in-hand with dinner party etiquette. This usually stands if you are having friends over which you need to impress - work co-workers for a promotion, for instance.
But today we will discuss hosting a dinner party for your close friends. This implies having a 'fun' dinner party. Why don't we start.
Dinner parties are usually a little intimidating, not only to host but to also attend one as guests feel like they have to be on their best behaviour. However this does not need to be the situation. I'm sure that when you have your friends round for dinner you want to feel calm and take pleasure in it and so do your guests!
The first thing you should do is ask for food requests from your guests. As a result you are putting your guests at ease because they know that they are going to eat something that they like and also have had an input in and you will feel more relaxed because you know that you'll be offering food which will be liked and consumed!
Go casual in all aspects of your dinner party. By this I mean cook relatively simple dishes, inform friends not to dress up, ask them to 'bring a bottle' so they understand they will be drinking what they like the best and that the alcoholic drinks won't go dry!
I would continue to send out invitations because people have to know exactly what date and time, but keep them casual as well. On these invitations actually state to 'bring a bottle' as well as request their assistance in the form of bringing some extra after dinner nibbles. Maybe you might even receive requests from your friends to ask whether they can assist by any means. Should you do and you do want help, well let them. This all ads towards the casualness and fun side of your evening.
You can even add a theme for your dinner such as a mystery game or a murder mystery. Or take a look at after dinner games such as monopoly or charades, these can be a really good giggle especially when combined with wine and alcohol!
The entire idea is for this specific night is for it to be relaxing as well as fun. You know what both you and your friends like and dislike so just go with the flow and make this a great evening in the 'dinner party' style.
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