Will you watch the Super Bowl for the game, the commercials, or as an excuse to eat as many chicken wings as you want? Whatever your reason, Big Game parties come with more etiquette rules than you may realize.
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The Super Bowl party is not the best time to catch up with a friend you haven't seen in a while. If you both agree that football is not your priority, pick a spot away from the TV to chat while the game is playing. But remember that everyone in the room will likely be able to hear you, so if you are loud during the game, you can't shush others during the commercials.
YES! Serve a veggie plate next to it for people who care, or make the night a potluck so others can bring what they want to eat. Have those once-a-year treats, and enjoy them. Just don't push your delicious nachos on guests who don't want them. After all, with less people splurging, there will be more for you!
Of course! Trash talk is part of the fun. However, you might want to have a spare TV in the basement or bedroom. If things get too dicey, be prepared to separate your fans.
In most cases, you should find somewhere new to sit. But if you really want to keep your seat, try this: As you get up, shout "fives!" This reserves your seat for five minutes. If your crowd accepts this, you are good - but make sure to come back quickly. However, if someone comes by, sees the empty seat and screams "MOVE YOUR FEET, LOSE YOUR SEAT" before sitting down, then you better find a new place to park.
It's best to join in to some degree. If you really don't want to play, offer to be the official judge of the game, though this may involve you counting talking animals or "wardrobe malfunction" mentions. But try to participate. After all, you are a guest and sometimes you just have to play by the house rules.
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#4 i'd sit elsewhere, like in my car :) I don't care for Football lol
Reminding myself that it is not over until it is over!
Good rules!
Will be quiet during the game. Will watch, since Eagles are in it.
We invite diehards from both sides (called family) and others who don't like the game. Its all about the company. We serve the gammet (veggie tray, to nachos, to cakes/cookies) This year we are incorporating Commerical BINGO and we are quite excited about that. There are bets placed BUT we bet things such as should Eagles win, Patriot Die Hard has to wear Eagles clothes and vice versa, so its betting BRAGGING rights. Its so much fun.
Watching the half time performance.
I will try not to chat near the tv, but find a quieter place nearby.
I will avoid talking during the game. I prefer to watch the commercials but I will respect the game :)
I will be avoiding lecturing my friends on how the game works, because I wrote them a quick & dirty book about how the game is played, and will have handouts at the door. Now we can all enjoy the game and focus on cheering!
I will make sure to do no double dipping!
I agree with all of the "rules". It's a bunch of friends getting together, try to relax and have fun!
Not watching the Super Bowl this year because as a former Marine their actions are not acceptable.
I won't be placing any bets. I never win, so I'll definitely be avoiding that.
I will try to avoid talking to my friends while the game is on. I enjoy the game, but hardly ever get to see my friends, so I'd rather catch up with them than watch the game.
The commercials and food are my favorite parts of the Super Bowl!