How do I politely change the date of the party?
Hosting
a party involves a responsibility to cater to guests with their comfort as most
important. In a nutshell, this means
that the host provides the entire event: a convenient time and date, all refreshments,
and a pleasant atmosphere. What follows are answers to two party-planning
questions.
Dear
Polite One,
A
majority of guests I invited to a holiday cocktail party already have plans,
so I'd like to change the party date to the following week so everyone
could attend. Is this proper etiquette and if so how do I politely do
so?
Host
Dear
Host,
The
holiday season can be hectic, plans change often, so it is appropriate to
change the date of your party. However, it may have to call everyone due
to time constraints.
Sincerely,
The
Polite One
How to ask guests to pay for their meals?
Dear
Polite One,
I
am hosting a surprise party for my sister at a restaurant, but I'm not paying
for everyone's dinner. How should I word this on the invite? How to ask
guests to pay for their meals?
Thanks,
No
host party
Dear
No host,
I'm
sorry but it is impolite to invite guests to a party and expect them to host
(pay). So, there is no polite wording to use on your invitations. If you cannot
afford to pay all guests' costs, it is best to host the party you can afford to
host. Perhaps rent a cheaper room and provide inexpensive refreshments. Often
cities have inexpensive rooms to rent that are usually used for parks and
recreation classes. If that fails, it might be best to host it at a home.
Sincerely,
The Polite One
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