And not annoying people is at the top of the list of how to f*!king act right. Trust us.
It’s time to ring in the new year, and you are headed to a party, a bar, a friends house, wherever. We are here to give you 11 New Year’s Eve rules that will help you stay friends with your friends after the festivities are over.
11 New Year’s Eve Rules So You Don’t Annoy Your Friends:
1. Bring something fun.
A game, some silly glasses, horns, sparklers. But whatever you do, Do not bring confetti into someone else’s home. Just don’t do it. Unless they said the exact words, “Please bring confetti,” don’t bring it. It is a mess and you, most likely, won’t be cleaning it up the next day. Worse than confetti? See #3.
2. NEVER (yes, NEVER) show up early.
Seriously, don’t do it. They don’t want you there early. Most likely, they are running late. The only time to come early to a party is if someone specifically asks you to come early to help with setup or cooking.
3. Drink Reasonably (well… a little more than reasonably… but)
If you aren’t normally a drinker, cut yourself off at two. Maybe three. If you’re really tall, maybe four. Well, s*!t, who are we to talk about alcohol consumption? We don’t know. Just watch yourself. No one wants a puker. It is even more offensive than confetti. And as above, you most likely aren’t cleaning it up the next day.
4. Bring a f*!king nice bottle for the host.
You don’t need to go crazy, just something in the $15 – $20, or what you can afford/ enjoy. This is not the time for Andre. Unless you’re about 22 (Are you 22? Then, well, I guess it’s ok).
5. Don’t share your resolutions.
Unless it is part of the conversation.
Look, everyone wants to get to the gym (or the yoga studio, or the track). We all want to drink more water. We want to finally lose those last ten (or first 15) pounds. Most of us want to meditate, travel more, and eat better. You too? Yeah, we thought so.
Unless your resolution truly is something world changing, it’s probably not all that interesting. Save your resolutions for tomorrow’s more sober conversation with your accountability partner.
6. Don’t f*!king drink and drive. Just don’t.
7. Just because it is New Year’s Eve, doesn’t mean you should bare all.
Show your booty or show your boobs. One. Not both. Well, unless it’s part of your job, or you’re in your 20s. And then, show it all. You’re not gonna have it forever, trust us.
8. Just because it is New Year’s Eve, doesn’t mean you should wear shoes that make you walk like a baby deer.
You have two choices. Learn how to walk in those stilettos, or pick new shoes. You just look ridiculous.
9. Just because it’s New Year’s Eve, doesn’t mean you should dress like it’s July.
In most of this country, it is f*!king cold. Put on a coat. You just look ridiculous.
10. Sparkle.
That brings us to the last rule of NYE wardrobe. NYE is the one day a year that it is acceptable to wear sequins, glitter, fur, sparkle, all of it! no matter what time of day it is or how old you are. We are going to a very casual family dinner, and I am wearing sequin sweats. Comfy, yes. Sparkly? that too. Today is the day to Over accessorize! Over glitter! Shine like the disco ball and sparkle like the fireworks!
11. Have fun. Be optimistic. Smile. Kiss. Tomorrow is a new beginning.
Happy New Year! May 2018 bring you all the joy and none of the annoying bad manners of 2017.
