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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Issue 4, someone steals your seat. This tends to happen. I will find a new place to sit.
#5
We avoid inviting guests that get a little too rowdy. We like having guests over and are serious about our game but we like to keep it fun even when we are inviting guests over that pull for two different sides.
I agree with these. A potluck is best, that way there is something for everyone . This spreads the cost out as well.
Interrupting or needing to refill food/drinks during the game.
https://twitter.com/iDreamofJenn/status/959263935072522241
Agree on all! I always make a mix of delicious unhealthy food and delicious healthy food too.
https://twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/959140735776952320
Definitely try to keep conversation at a minimum so I don't disturb the game!
I agree with all of the except #4. I think in a Super Bowl party situation, all seats are free. If you get up, expect to lose your seat and just find another one, no big deal. I don't have any other rules except NO VIOLENCE! LOL
I am trying not to interrupt the game because I am not watching it.
I won't be talking too much during the game because my husband enjoys the game. We'll all be talking about the commercials during the breaks from the game. Some good commercials, usually some bad ones. Once game resumes, it's time to quietly eat again!
I don't talk too much during the game
#4 If I was all in the game I definitely want my seat back - so please get up - thank you very much .
I will be avoiding inviting anyone who gets hateful and angry. It is all about Food, Fun, Football and Friends!