people to LEAVE when it's getting late and they've been at your house ALL DAY and evening? Most people leave in a timely fashion but there's ALWAYS those stragglers still sitting there picking over the leftovers and flopped out on my sofa. HELP PLEASE!
2006-11-17 14:18:29 · 12 answers · asked by mychemicalromancelover 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
Sorry to say some folks don't get the message and you have to be direct. "Gee we're really happy you came but we have to cleanup and than be to work early so let us say are goodbyes so we can get a little sleep."
Then start handing out the coats and open the door if necessary.
If they are offended you can always say gee I was really tired, or just tell them the truth. We like having you over but it is late.
2006-11-17 14:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by John E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand what you mean.
With my family, we continue sitting at the table to talk after the meal is finished. If your family does that as well, say "I hope everyone has enjoyed our Thanksgiving together, have a safe trip home" the second there is a lull in the conversation and then get up. You should make sure your husband is in on this as well so you two can get up at the same time for more emphasis.
2006-11-17 22:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cut off the alcohol about 30-45 mins. before you want the party to end. Serve coffee. While they are drinking the coffee, start cleaning up. Most people get the hint.If they still don't get the hint, get their coats, and bring them into the room. Tell them you are sorry you have to cut the evening short, but you have a big day tomorrow. Don't sit down and engage in anymore conservation.Hand them their coats.HINT!!!
2006-11-18 03:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them a time frame when inviting them. Say dinner will be from 1-4 this year or whatever time is best for you. That would be the polite way. Me on the other hand would go to bed and leave them in the living room haha.
2006-11-17 22:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by T L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just say that you hope they don't mind but you are exhausted and haven't felt well for the last hour or so and that you have to go to bed. Have your husband play it up a bit asking if you're okay just before he gets their coats. Hand them their coats saying that you're sorry to cut the evening short but you just have to rest...yada yada. They should get the message. If you have children give them a signal to go upstairs about 15 minutes before you put your plan into action so there is no one downstairs for them to visit with after you make your move to have them leave.
2006-11-17 23:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by DeborahDel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always found that the best way to get people out of your house is to come out of your bedroom in your nightclothes. If they don't get the hint by that time... then just say good night...and go to bed!
2006-11-17 22:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that you have plans and that you need to go and visit John Doe later on that day. After dinner start cleaning up and keep mentioning it throughtout the day about your plans.
2006-11-17 22:23:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
send a casual invitation to each person ...put the times that you want them to come [for example] 3 pm to 7 pm, dinner will be served at 5 pm
2006-11-17 22:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by walterknowsall 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give a 30 minute warning, then go upstairs and come back in jammies. They'll get the message.
2006-11-17 22:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
politley (spelling) tell them its been a long day and say you have to get up early for either (shoppping) or that you have to travel early in the morning and need some rest. they should understand that (wether it be friends, family, or co-orkers.)
2006-11-17 22:22:58 · answer #10 · answered by peachiz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋