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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, trust me—your BBQ was just fine. Thank you for hosting! People are often so self-conscious and nervous about hosting that most of your guests were probably in awe that you pulled it off at all.

I've been married for 35 years, and I'm now considered an excellent hostess. That said, I still get stressed when I host. Over the years, I've learned a lot from the many less-than-perfect parties (IMO) I've thrown. The good news? No one remembers the “bummer” ones.

After decades of hosting, I’ve picked up a few tricks I’d love to share with you:
I keep an Excel file to track each party I host. I note:
- Guest list: Who was invited, who declined, who accepted but didn’t show. 
- Menu: What I made, what I bought, quantities, what was popular, and what wasn’t a hit.
- Invite: How far in advance I invited guests. Did I call them? Text them? Use an E-Vite? I also note whether I sent a reminder with details like the address and time of the party.

This helps me plan better for future gatherings—what worked, what didn’t, and who really loves that one dish I always forget about until it’s too late!  You did great. Hosting takes courage and practice. Every event is a step closer to effortless entertaining. Keep going—you’re already ahead of the game just by trying.
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My OCD/autism loves this, but... do you have fun at parties? This sounds competitive... or even compulsive. And I'm a person who REALLY likes organizing things.[/quote]

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