For the first time in my life, I’m proud of the dwelling I live in. My first (rented)house! For my upcoming birthday, I’d like to invite a few friends over for drinks, snacks and I guess games? I haven’t hosted a gathering for drinks at my place since my early twenties and of course hosting things at that age looked very different. I absolutely loved hosting people but I’m a little over a decade out of practice.
I’m not sure how to be a good host and make sure everyone is entertained and not awkward. If i’m inviting for drinks, is 5p too early? should I set an out time?
Should I set out a board game incase of boredom or awkwardness? I should probably play background music right?
I should skip my bedroom when giving the house tour probably?
I will take any hints, tips and tricks I can get please!
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Clean like crazy, especially the bathroom and common areas. All areas should be presentable but it’s your choice on the bedroom (usually pointing thru an open door reassures people you’re not a psycho, but no one really wants to see ur bedroom.).
Board games are great but require a formal start which can be a challenge. Casual stuff like a dart board, pool table (yeah, i know $$) even loads of pictures on the wall, books, artwork are enough for people to browse without awkwardness.
Have drinks and time your offering of them just after an initial greet. I’d recommend room temperature hors d’oeuvres but substantial enough to make a meal out of it. Leave some easy prep/plating for guests who want to help (they will, it breaks the ice too) but not too much that you start going crazy getting it ready.
Music is great, keep the volume reasonable and the content relevant.
2-3 hours is good, especially with a flexible out time, like 5-8ish or you could say you’re putting on a movie/TV show at 8 sharp if anyone wants to stay.
Find a balance between being a host and spending time with your friends. Do have fun!