Category Archives: Discussion

What gifts are appropriate when staying overnight?

What gifts are appropriate when staying overnight? If you are invited to stay overnight at a friend’s house, you should make it clear when and how you will arrive and exactly when you plan to de–part. If you leave your plans unclear, it can prevent the household from making its own arrangements. It is not […]

What is “B.Y.O.B.”?

What is “B.Y.O.B.”? University students and other young people like to have parties without spending a lot of money. One way to do this is to provide some snacks, cheese, crackers, popcorn, patato chips, dips, and mixers such as tonic water, soda water, and soft drinks, then ask everyone else to “bring your own bottle,” […]

What is a “housewarming”?

What is a “housewarming”? Shortly after moving into a new house, the owners may have a “housewarming” party. They want to show their new residence to their friends, and having a buffet or cocktails is one way to do that. The host will want to guide guests around the house, so there won’t be time […]