but you really do not know the people that well, what is a "proper time" that you should spend over there, if it does not seem to go well..how long before you can exit without being rude so to speak?
2006-11-23 12:59:51 · 13 answers · asked by crimson_ghost03 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i think it would depend what you are invited for, to stop by,, a drink or dessert, or a meal,,,,,, stopping by could be an half hour or so,,,, drink and/or dessert, i would stay/plan an hour, if its a meal, arrive around half hour to 15 minutes before meal time,,,,, stay half hour to hour after meal is finished,,,,those are just basic times,,,,i think a good rule to go by , is how much effort your host put in, and how many people are there,,, a meal where there are few quest requires a little more from you,
2006-11-23 13:04:08 · answer #1 · answered by dlin333 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the nature of the invitation. For example, if it is for dinner, you have to stay for at least a half hour afterwards - start the timer after dessert. If it is for just a visit, I'd say if it's not going well, an hour, hour and half or as long as you can plaster a smile on your face.
I would also recommend a profuse 'thank you for having me' exit without details of why you are leaving. "Oh, thanks so much for having us over, we'll have to get together after the holidays, I must be going but thank you again for inviting me."
Remember, vague is kind.
2006-11-23 13:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by pumbakitty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do not want to stay long i would tell the host before the night of the party that you have another oblitagtion that night that you already rsvp'd for so even though you would love to stay all night you can really only stay for a little bit. (i would stay at least an hour)
2006-11-23 22:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by gm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes when i know that i really should make an appearance but i know i dont' want to stay long this is what i do.....
if possible i let them know ahead of time that i have other plans (even if my "other plans" are to be at home watching t.v.) but that i'd love to stop by.......it's always nice to bring a small hostess gift or baked goods or something.....i'll mingle for as little or long as i want to (even if it's just 15 minutes)....then i'll thank the host, express how regrettable it is that i can't stay longer....and i'm on my way
2006-11-24 02:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make pending plans as an escape should I need it.Tell the people when you arrive that you can only stay a while as you have another engagement later.If you begin to enjoy yourself,make a call and rearrange your plans to suit what you want,and to make sure noone gets their feelings hurt.
2006-11-23 13:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If u are going to some other people house for the holiday and u don't know them well then u should stay they just for half hour only. Then if they ask why do u going home so early then tell him or her that( ex: if u have a boyfriend) I have meeting w/ my boyfriend to his house.
2006-11-23 13:06:01 · answer #6 · answered by christy 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Be sociable, eat and offer to help clean up then it's alright to make an exit.
2006-11-23 17:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
90 minutes, tops! if it is a small engagement. Two hours for a larger party. Remember, its just a meet and greet.
2006-11-23 13:10:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
about 10 minutes
2006-11-23 13:05:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
That definately depends on the situation. DEFINATELY. You have to play it by ear. There is no definate answer.
2006-11-23 16:59:53 · answer #10 · answered by Steph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋