I'm not necessarily talking about a formal party you have thrown, although that applies as well I suppose. I'm more wondering how to wrap up those evenings that have become far too long and are heading towards being early mornings very soon. My place is often the location of any "after-bar/dinner/movie/etc." hanging out when it comes to my group of core friends. I'm the only one without room mates so it does make sense that we often go to my place. Honestly I love having everyone over, but after a point I'm done hanging out and inevitably others aren't. I even find it hard to avoid couch crashers on many evenings. Assuming nobody is too drunk to drive, I want everyone going home so I can go to sleep at a semi-decent hour and go about my normal routine. Normally I assert myself and kick everyone out, but I feel as if I am being rude. How could I better handle it without feeling like a bad hostess?
2007-02-25 04:01:57 · 6 answers · asked by wait. 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I should add that I live in a studio apartment, so my bed is in the same room as the couch, dining table, tv set, kitchen, etc. It is a rather large studio, but it's still just one room. It's not entirely feasible for me to excuse myself to bed leaving them to let themselves out later on.
2007-02-25 04:12:20 · update #1
My father-in-law has a great line, when he decides the party is over, he stands up and stretches and says loudly to his wife, "Well Honey, we need to go to bed so that these people can get home!" Works like a charm!
2007-02-25 04:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 31⤊ 0⤋
each so often you basically could take the bull with the aid of the horns and take action.some human beings do no longer mean to be rude yet forget approximately human beings could get up the subsequent morning for artwork. I many times ask if every physique might like one final drink or slice of cake and then wait 0.5 an hour and say "I enjoyed having you over and that i choose that shall we flow to longer yet I do have an early day the next day.next time we are able to plot an prolonged flow to. " a impressive style of the time they're going to take the hint and flow.
2016-11-25 22:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I make sure I go around turning all the lights on then exclaim "my! what a lot of clearing up there is to do! I must get this done before I go to bed" and you can guarantee that everyone will be jumping up and saying that they must be off now!
2007-02-25 05:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffers 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I hope you find a good answer. I always have the same problem. I also end up being rude and just start cleaning up. I guess we should feel good that people want to hang out but it sure would be nice if they would just leave before you wanted to kill them all!!
2007-02-25 04:23:58 · answer #4 · answered by trailsend1992 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I just excuse myself and go to bed, tell everyone good night cause I gotta get up for work, then I say keep please it down and lock up when you leave! Never had a problem yet, they visit til they're done and usually clean up the place before leaving!
2007-02-25 04:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by barefoot_always 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Start clearing away the dishes and glasses. That should give them the hint. If not, say "It's been fun, but I have to get up bright and early tomorrow. Thanks for coming over." And walk toward the door.
2007-02-25 04:08:49 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 10⤊ 0⤋