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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Show up a little early to catch up with friends before the game. Plus you can help set up a little.
I will not be having a big party, just me ,myself and i will be watching the big game! connie danielson cbootsone@charter.net
issue #4 - it made me laugh cause it always happens!!!
I just like to host the parties so I can have a good time with my family and friends eating and drinking, don't really care about the game itself lol
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You get up to refill your drink. Someone takes your seat. Should you ask them to move or sit elsewhere?
I don't agree with any of them.If you want to chat with your friends, why go to party around a TV event?Have brunch.People on special diets need to responsible for their own food, not expect to be catered to.Etc. All 5 rules just seem like a way to be rude and entitled.
NO betting on the game! The guys always want to do this and it ends up with hurt feelings.
I try not to watch sports mostly I go for the food if it is good and not burnt.!
If the cable were to go out! Fingers crossed for no storms! My husband would fall over on the spot! :)
I like the food and commercials. I don't care for the game
Visiting and chatting during the half time show.
Yes I agree with your etiquette rules. I will be hosting so my Big Game party faux pas is I wont run out of beer and chips
Taking someone's seat is not nice in my opinion. I do not do that unless it is a really large gathering and cannot be helped.
Eat and have fun are the only rules at my party!