I am having a BBQ party tonight (beer, swearing inevitable!) How can I invite the neighbors without having the kids come? Is it rude to say- "If you need a break from the kids come on over!"
2007-06-30 11:30:09 · 16 answers · asked by irishjenn79 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
what i always do is when im gonna invite my friends over and they have kids...sometimes their kids are beyond bad...i always try to tell them ahead of time and i always throw in the line "so see if you can find a babysitter"
or i always make sure to mention the fact that im gonna get a babysitter myself
good luck..and i dont see anything wrong with you not wanting children over tonight....ITS YOUR HOUSE!
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2007-06-30 11:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by bRoWn eYeD BuTTeRfLy®210~TX 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would rather hear someone invite me with "Hi, I am having an adults only BBQ tonight. Would love it if you two could make it"
That way you do not imply that parents may need a brake from their kids (we do!) but some people a waaaaaaaay to touchy
2007-06-30 20:38:41 · answer #2 · answered by Ainvar 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may be a problem for them to get babysitters. If you don't like having kids, don't invite the adults either.
2007-07-01 04:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just specify politely that it is an adult-only party.
But don't be surprised if some can't make it because of that.
If you are telling them the no kids rule now, and the party is tonight, some of your friends with younger children might not be able to get a baby sitter.
2007-06-30 19:18:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can politely say, "We are having a BBQ tonight and have invited some of our adult friends to attend. Would you and your husband like to come?
2007-06-30 18:35:22 · answer #5 · answered by Content 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would say something like, "hey we're going to have some grown up fun tonight, get a sitter and come on over!"
2007-07-04 01:20:21 · answer #6 · answered by howuderrn! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just invite the neighbors, and let them know that children will not be allowed. There is nothing wrong with having an "adults only" event.
2007-06-30 18:37:01 · answer #7 · answered by Catnip 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You don't need to imply that they need a break from anything,
just let them know that the party is an Adults night out. You
can say anything. Its all in the attiutde.
2007-06-30 18:41:26 · answer #8 · answered by nutsfornouveau 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think that is a great way to do it. "if you need a break from the kids come on over." What a wonderful way to do it. NOW I know what to say. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I didn't help you, but you helped me. LOL
2007-06-30 19:37:08 · answer #9 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You'll need to make it an "adults only" party.
2007-07-01 01:07:34 · answer #10 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋