Wow, how did you get a Time Machine? |
+1 Same for DH and I. TBH, my mom and MIL were terrific hostesses, and so DH and I have also grown up watching how to throw a party in our country of origin. We also throw many flavors of parties. We can do a formal sit-down, or a larger buffet style, a BBQ or a Super Bowl party. We do 4th of July, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Diwali, Rakhi, Holi, Bingo Night, Movie night, Karoake night, poker night, birthday parties, graduation parties, baby shower etc. |
Hmmm. I don’t think you should automatically assume airs are being put on. I love hosting but even when I’m not. I pull out my good China, I always see my table and I try to make everything nice. I don’t buy plastic unless I am eating at a park. I respect your laid back dinners. Don’t assume others are performing. Some of us really do live this way. |
Yup. It’s not about bean counting. It’s about feeling used. So those people drop off the list. I host a lot. And got a lot of compliments. |
+1000 |
I host for people to come over for drinks only. Then add in some good cheeses and crackers. 🍷 🧀. I’m gen x and a wasp and we don’t eat much anyway. Must work, as our company keeps wanting to come over. 😂 LOL
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I like hosting but I don't think I'm very good at it. I rarely get any compliments except from my relatives. I keep trying though! |
This. |
All the people who say they hate being hosted is surprising to me. You hate being invited to someone’s home? I hope you all decline the invitations. The thought I would invite someone over and they would come and hate it is pretty appalling. People go to effort please just say no. |
I love being hosted and am fine with being a host. It’s definitely work and can have some stress. I personally wouldn’t go to people’s parties and homes with any regularity and never reciprocate.
Going out to a restaurant is nice sometimes but a totally different experience and social feel. |
I like hosting and being hosted because kids can play while adults talk. We've never tried to do a nicer sit down dinner party, though, just casual buffets. If we had a bigger space and yard I think we'd do it more often, but we don't have a great physical space for people to get comfortable in large numbers. |
Yikes! So if I set a pretty table because I like flowers and it makes me happy and this is how I express that I’m excited for your company… are you going to roll your eyes and mutter, “Fancy-“ under your breath? Btw we also do pizza from the box, too. |
So stop inviting people over. Simple. Always be vaguely busy, having work on the house, and out of town. |
This thread is crazy. Wow. And then people come on here wondering why they have no friends. I hate hosting and also I hate it when you invite me to your house but I go anyway and when I do I'm judging you for how you do it. Do everyone a favor and stay home forever. |
This is what I was wondering about all the people who want to go to a restaurant. Do you have children? Are you constantly getting sitters. For most of us there is a solid 10-15 year window where you can't just leave your kids at home and head out to a restaurant to socialize. |