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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
An Etiquette Expert Is Begging You to Never, Ever Show Up to a Party at This Time
We've all heard the term 'fashionably late' when it comes to social functions. No one wants to arrive at a gathering too early and hover anxiously around the host, or interrupt them as they put the final touches on the decor. But when it comes to arriving late to a party, it can be difficult to discern what an acceptable arrival time is. Should you follow the start time listed on your invitation as closely as possible, or hold off until more people have arrived?Although every party host's expectations are bound to be different, etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts of Golden Rules Gal warns that it's often better to be safe than sorry when it comes to planning your arrival time. As she puts it, being too 'fashionably late' isn't an indicator of your busy social life. Instead, it's often plain disruptive.'Arriving late to a party isn't a grand entrance,' Grotts says. 'It's a gamble, impolite and poor timing.'Still, you might find yourself wondering what a good rule of thumb is for event timing. At what point should you notify the host that you'll be late? If you insist on being fashionably late, exactly how late can you be without being rude? And what's the ideal arrival time to aim for in the first place?Below, an etiquette expert answers all the questions you might have about party arrival As a rule of thumb, it's better to arrive early and wait for the party's official start time than to show up long after your fellow guests have already made themselves comfortable. That being said, it's best to avoid showing up before the host has said the party will start unless you've been specifically invited to do so.'A good guest honors the host's rhythm, not their own watch,' Grotts says. 'If you must, drive around the block until the set time.' If you're aiming to be on your best behavior, being as punctual as possible is key.'There's a fine line between fashionably late and rudely disruptive,' Grotts notes. 'Respect the invitation as much as you'd want your own time to be respected.'Related: Your 'fashionably late' window depends on the exact event you're going to. For instance, Evite professionals note that guests at gatherings like dinner parties should arrive within 15 minutes of the stated start time, while the arrival time for larger parties or New Year's gatherings is more flexible. However, when in doubt, Grotts recommends showing up slightly earlier than you think just to be safe.'Remember it this way: Behave a little better than what is asked of you,' she says. 'To be fashionably late should be stylishly timed, not selfishly timed.' Grotts recommends letting your host know if you'll be more than 30 minutes late to the party, since 'anything beyond that is inconsiderate.'When in doubt, she says, 'reply early, arrive graciously.''One of my favorite memes [is]: An invite is a gift,' Grotts adds .'Responding on time is how you unwrap it!' Up Next:Lisa Mirza Grotts, of Golden Rules Gal
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Woman slammed for sneaking this bizarre item into Broadway show: ‘That's insane'
Most of the time, when audience members enter a theatre to see a Broadway show, security checks their bags and they are required to walk through metal detectors, as a safety precaution. Despite those typical protocols, one woman allegedly snuck a can of tuna into the theatre — and then had the audacity to open it in the middle of a show to eat it. Alyssa Naka Silver, briefly shared her experience with the tuna eater on TikTok. In the video, the content creator is mugging at the camera with overlay text reading, 'Me turning to the woman who opened a can of tuna and ate it during the second act of Cabaret last night.' That scenario is a head-scratcher, for sure. People in the video's comment section were just as appalled as Silver. 'A can of tuna is allowed in a theater but God forbid I bring in an electrolyte drink for my medical condition,' one person asked. People in the video's comment section were just as appalled as Silver. Towfiqu Barbhuiya – 'Like WHY do you need your can of tuna in the middle of a cabaret? That is an at-home activity,' another commenter asked. 'But also, forgetting etiquette for a second. The second act of Cabaret runs for about 45 minutes. Could you not wait until you at least leave the theatre?' a great point, one commenter wrote. Speaking of how to behave appropriately in a theatre, etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts told the Daily Mail, 'Your seat is not your living room. Show respect for those in the spotlight: actors, musicians, dancers, and fellow patrons.' That means not eating random foods or scrolling on your phone in the middle of a performance. All theatre-goers should follow proper etiquette. Di Studio – 'The only spotlight should be on the stage, not your phone. A glowing screen is disruptive to everyone. Power down and tune in,' Grotts told the outlet. Although it may be tempting to rip open that bag of chips halfway through the show, Grotts said to save it for afterward. 'If it makes noise, it doesn't belong until intermission,' the expert said. 'The general idea is that you are not at home. You're in public and other people are around, so not bothering them is key,' said host of the etiquette podcast 'Were You Raised By Wolves?' Nick Leighton, according to the Daily Mail. 'This includes bothering them with your noise and with your smells.' And everyone knows a can of tuna is definitely smelly.
