....and we want to have a housewarming, but we don't have a lot of money. We don't want presents, but we would like for everyone to get together and see our new place. Is it unreasonable for us to ask our friends to bring their own beer, and we supply the food? Should we have some beer just in case? Thank you for your answers. :)
2007-05-14 03:45:36 · 8 answers · asked by Melissa H 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You didn't mention how old you are, so I'm assuming early twenties? At that age and in my circle of friends, most people would assume they should bring their own. Anyway, I'd buy one case of reasonably priced beer, and let it be known that people should bring their own. People often do in these situations anyways. It's generally considered impolite to show up as a guest without something for the host. Have a nice party. :-)
2007-05-14 03:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by Flamekat 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A "Stock the Bar" party is the way to go...friends bring the alcohol and beer, and you supply the mixers and snacks. Give a shot, you'll have a blast and a fully stocked bar at the end of the night.
2007-05-14 11:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see variations of this question all the time. I don't know when or why people got the idea that you throw your own house warming party but you don't . Here is the CORRECT etiquette answer:
A house warming party is a party that your FRIENDS throw FOR you. The idea is that when you move into a new house, they arrive unexpectedly with refreshements and gifts for your new home. You don't throw your own housewarming party.
If you want to throw a party to celebrate your new home, then go ahead. Just don't call it a house warming party. Because it's not. And if you can't afford to supply the refreshments, then have a pot luck party and invite everyone to bring something and make it byob.
If your friends want to bring you gifts, that's up to them. If you don't call it a housewarming party, that should not be an issue. Why not call it what it is..a "shacking up" party.
2007-05-14 04:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Why are you being so mean and stingy ?If people couldn't be gracious enough to put food and drink on I wouldn't accept the invitation .
You shouldn't of course expect gifts but secretly I bet you are .
And it reflects on you most as it is the female that organizes the domestic arrangements food etc
I bet the no food Idea was your idea , too mean and too lazy
Its very bourgeois to want people to look at your home they have3 seen furniture before , your only admitting that its special to you , what does that make you look like
2007-05-17 23:59:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have been completely appropriate, and you weren't overreacting...that's a well-being danger..specifically for the reason that i'm guessing that the owner became no longer a mildew expert and would not understand what form of mildew that became(as some are so risky that loss of existence might desire to effect whilst inhaled for long sessions of time)...they are think to show something incorrect with the region, and he didnt...i might touch the well-being inspector on the owner so as that no person else is con'ed into renting the mildew infested place..(additionally many ppl have hypersensitive reactions that selection from gentle to extreme on the subject of mildew)...
2016-12-17 12:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest and title the invitation " BYOB House Warming"! Being honest and upfront is the way to go.
But, the classic way to do this is to not call it a house warming party at all, but a "Stock My Bar Party" which serves your exact goal for friends to come by with liquor is hand and all you need to buy is sodas (mixers).
2007-05-14 05:05:08 · answer #6 · answered by linkus86 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is just fine.
Frankly I would just say you are offering food.
Alcohol is BYOB.
And don't forget to offer a bed for those who get too drunk to drive!!!!
2007-05-14 05:56:14 · answer #7 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nah... this sounds perfectly reasonable. how wonderful. congrats and good luck! ( :
2007-05-14 03:53:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋