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Holiday Party Etiquette Do's & Don'ts - According To Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart the "queen" master of anything that has to do a with a party! Make a good impression this season and follow her simple etiquette do's and don'ts.

  • Do bring a host gift- As for what to bring the host as a gift, Martha’s very specific answer is one most of us can’t replicate. Her “failsafe” host gift? A dozen eggs from her own chicken coop!
  • Don’t listen to hosts who say not to bring a gift- Even if the host says not to bring them anything, she says ignore that advice. “You must take a gift,” this etiquette expert says.
  • Don’t re-gift- When asked if it’s ever okay to re-gift a present, she says it’s a hard no.
  • Do get rid of lingering guests politely- Sometimes people don’t know when to call it a night and when you’re done but they’re still hanging around, she suggests saying, “I’m going to bed now, so I’ll see you at the next party.”
  • Do arrive at the perfect time- Cohen asked about the best time to arrive at a party and Martha replied, “A little past call time is always nice for the host because they’re never quite ready.”
  • Don’t change the seating chart- Even if you don’t like who you’re seated next to at a dinner party, don’t trade spots with anyone. “No, you’re not allowed to,” Martha says. “On Thanksgiving, my daughter moved all of the place cards without my knowledge … and that didn’t go over so well.”

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