Have you ever arrived at a party at the start time (or even a half hour late) and you're in the special early crowd. Some people may hate this. I kind-of love it.
Here are some reasons why:
Here are some reasons why:
- You actually get to visit with the hosts/hostesses. (The people you are actually there to see anyway.)
- If you don't know the hosts/hostesses, have some time to get to know them. This will prevent a common occurrence. As the night goes on and the host/hostess welcome more attendees, they won't continually say, "I don't know how that is, they're with ____." They'll say, "Oh that's, ____, I met him/her tonight. He/She is really nice. He/She is here with ____." See how much nicer that is.
- First sofa/chair/corner/wall space choice.
- Room in the fridge for what you brought along.
- Are the snacks always gone by the time you get there? Not if you're on time. No awkwardly reaching over people you don't know so you can have a chip with a little salsa. When everyone starts filing through the door, you've had your chip.
- With the smaller group that shows up early, you are more likely to mingle outside your comfort group.
- Games are often towards the beginning.
- First coat spot. If that spot happens to be on a pile on a bed...you're coat won't be tossed aside all night while people search for their own. Yours is safely on the bottom of the pile. Easy.
*some of the above items also apply if you are the last to leave...not all
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