about a year ago, I had a falling out with a mutual friend, complete with group g-chat strategy sessions, late-night mediations and about a dozen really, really long emails. the reason for it doesn't matter that much, but This Lady showed no good faith in my intentions and less than no respect for me as a somewhat intelligent and considerate person.
since my two closest friends are good friends with are, am i obligated to invite This Lady to any mass party or event things?
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posted by blandcamp
on Jun 18, 2013 -
23 answers
I don't mind getting older, but planning a birthday party for myself gives me severe anxiety.
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posted by HeroZero
on Jun 1, 2013 -
33 answers
My preschooler is getting just old enough to have a proper social life (playdates, birthday parties, etc.). I've got some specific questions about the parental etiquette expectations surrounding these kiddie get-togethers.
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posted by Bardolph
on Apr 5, 2013 -
24 answers
I want to host a "will party", which will feature yummy snacks, refreshing drinks... and access to all of the resources needed for end-of-life planning. Is this doable? HOW? Intestate-rrific details inside...
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posted by julthumbscrew
on Feb 26, 2013 -
22 answers
My birthday's coming up soon and I'd like to have a party-type thing with 10-15 of my closest friends. Previous years I've done group brunches, group dinners, and a picnic at Crissy Field, but I'm kinda stumped for ideas this year. Can you recommend any awesome birthday party venues in the SF Bay Area? Details of what I'm looking for below the fold.
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posted by rhiannonstone
on Feb 19, 2013 -
12 answers
For various reasons, I've never been entirely comfortable with a very common type of social event -- I'd characterize it as meeting in loud spaces in the evening with strangers around alcohol. In college, they were frat parties. In business school, it's been beer blasts. In professional life, it's been bars and happy hours.
These social events are so common that I haven't been able to avoid them entirely, and I realize to some extent attending them is important because they're so common -- this is how many people meet mates, job prospects, connections. Is it worth it to force myself to get better at enjoying them, or am I completely justified in avoiding them as much as I can?
(personal details follow)
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posted by Borborygmus
on Jan 17, 2013 -
27 answers
I need an awesome costume idea for a future-themed party. Things that are important: cost (cheap) and ease of construction.
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posted by superlibby
on Jan 14, 2013 -
17 answers
We are a relatively new couple in our friends' lives, both in our 40s, socially functional and generous, but not always gracious. Not always the best and most skilled hosts. We have very different kinds of friends who are unused to each other - some are dedicated to not getting along with each others' philosophies ad beliefs - and we'd like to know how to integrate everyone in our parties in the most fair ways with the best chance of getting folks to know and like each other. We'd like our guests to be comfortable and to want to come back and visit again. There is a fly in the ointment of communal friendship (and, frankly, we're afraid that some of our friends may come to shouting matches with each other) and I'm looking for good coping mechanisms and strategies for achieving this among potentially contentious friends.
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posted by kalessin
on Dec 28, 2012 -
42 answers
Starting to feel uncomfortable about work events which are allegedly optional but don't turn out to be. How to approach this with boss?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 21, 2012 -
19 answers
I have been freezing strawberries from my garden and currently have about 6-8 cups of them. I need to take a dessert to a Christmas party this weekend. I would like to use the strawberries, but it needs to be something that can be eaten with fingers (probably no bowls or utensils will be available) and work well with berries that have been frozen. Any ideas?
posted by lollusc
on Dec 5, 2012 -
18 answers
Looking for fun party games (other than Telephone Pictionary) that can be played with 20-25 people and involve little (or no) supplies, explanation, organization, or complex thinking.
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posted by Afroblanco
on Oct 18, 2012 -
24 answers
I want to make a web-page which will track if UK political parties' election manifesto promises once they are in power. I don't want to devote my life or income to this and i'm only doing it because i think i ought to=i am lazy. Comments? Suggestions? Need to know? Sarcasm? Thanks^_^
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posted by maiamaia
on Oct 6, 2012 -
2 answers
People in your 20's who like to go out REALLY late: Can you please explain to me the appeal of going out so late?
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posted by windbox
on Jul 3, 2012 -
71 answers
Where in Austin can I host 25-45 people for boardgaming between 1-6 PM that will cost me less than $300?
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posted by Zorz
on Apr 9, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm a U.S. citizen currently registered as "No Party". Why should I, or shouldn't I, join one of the political parties?
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posted by crapples
on Apr 4, 2012 -
25 answers
Seeking yummy vegetarian entrees that don't need to be eaten immediately after cooking.
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posted by feets
on Feb 6, 2012 -
25 answers
We'd like to hold a Cabin Fever party at our public library next month and are looking for a few creative ideas. We're in New Hampshire & a break during the long winter spell is always welcomed.
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posted by woodman
on Jan 23, 2012 -
8 answers
How can I set up a party with boozin', gamblin', and charity fundraisin' in a privately owned commercial space without bringing the wrath of the state of Illinois down upon us all?
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posted by OompaLoompa
on Dec 7, 2011 -
7 answers
If you had a year to travel to the world's most renowned festivals, where would you go? Oktoberfest in Munich, Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Mardi Gras in New Orleans... help me make a list of the biggest parties in the world.
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posted by ista
on Sep 14, 2011 -
73 answers
What should I do/get for my boyfriend's birthday when we've only been dating 6 months and I haven't met his friends?
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posted by Pomo
on Sep 1, 2011 -
14 answers
Fancy dress party with a 1981 theme and I need help thinking of an idea! Bonus points for extremely cheap, clever or fun costumes.
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posted by NoiselessPenguin
on Jul 13, 2011 -
25 answers
How do I deal with multiple large family Christmas gatherings as an extreme introvert with some sensory
thing about large groups of people, loud noises and too much happening? Complicating factors are as follows.
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posted by geek anachronism
on Dec 28, 2010 -
34 answers
What's a holiday party without WHISTLE POPs!??!! Are these the dinosaurs of great candies? Are they available in no small corner of the earth? Please say it ain't so! I've Googled these fun treats till exhausted so many times and they seem to have truly been discontinued. (frowny face). I've found a couple of singles on eBAY but that's not gonna do it. I need the old 48 count boxes. Please Help! How can we carry on the rag-tag Christmas Caroling without them?!
posted by mickeefynn
on Dec 12, 2010 -
10 answers
I've written a book that sort of makes me an expert on a particular subject. I'd like to leverage this "expertise" into providing entertainment for corporate parties, retreats, anything like that. But I don't know where to begin.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 17, 2010 -
5 answers
Advice for going to art openings alone when you're not in the scene but seek quality conversation? In NYC.
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posted by taramosalata
on Sep 19, 2010 -
15 answers
It's my friend's lot to be born on a date that forces her birthday parties to really be Halloween parties.
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posted by ifandonlyif
on Sep 7, 2010 -
31 answers
Crisis situation: You're at a dance party, thoroughly enjoying yourself. All of a sudden, a dance circle forms and different people start showing off their stuff. Your friends jump in, and when they're finished, they push you in. What do you do? What's a good go-to move? Links and tutorials much appreciated.
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posted by arkitex
on Sep 3, 2010 -
27 answers
I need to locate a children's party entertainer for August 28th in the Delaware Valley/Southern NJ area.
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posted by crataegus
on Jul 31, 2010 -
2 answers
What are the requirements to set up a political party in Australia to run in the next election? I'm presuming we would need to get 10^n signatures, and pay a fee, but does anyone know the specifics?
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posted by tomargue
on May 14, 2010 -
23 answers
Parties 101: What do I need to know about hosting a successful party? Not a dinner party, not a crazy late-night drinking party, but something in-between.
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posted by EmilyClimbs
on Apr 16, 2010 -
22 answers
I work at a law school and one of my responsibilities is to run a student host program that matches up the international graduate students in my department's degree program with American J.D. student hosts (a sort of law school big brother/big sister program). I am trying to plan an event for the program participants (150-200 people) and am having issues coming up with something that is fun, relatively inexpensive, and will stimulate social interaction between the students.
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posted by HeKilledKennedy
on Mar 8, 2010 -
10 answers
Renters in our condo are loud and obnoxious to their neighbors. Well, one of them is. Their lease is up for renewal. Should we?
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posted by Spyder's Game
on Jan 13, 2010 -
18 answers
Techno in Vancouver? Is there such a thing? If no techno, how about a really good blues bar? Help me find it before September 6.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Aug 28, 2009 -
8 answers
When someone invites you to dinner or a party at their house, is there a tactful way to indicate that you can't bring anything, or to prevent them from asking?
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posted by venividivici
on Aug 25, 2009 -
19 answers
