Graduation Party Etiquette |
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Etiquettes or manners are a most important aspect of our being social beings. It's a basic code of conduct need to be followed in various social roles we play. When we think of celebrations and parties, we tend to forget the importance of etiquettes. We relate the word "etiquettes" to more formal events or places like schools, office, meetings etc. Although parties are meant to be fun and exciting, there are certain mannerisms that need to be kept in mind both by the guest and the host. |
Graduation from high school or college is a great accomplishment and we can't think of a better excuse for a party! Spring is the time of the year for graduation announcements, invitations and graduation gifts. You might think that graduation announcements mean requests for gifts or money. Although originally it is just a way of sharing the great achievement of the graduate to his friends and family so that they can be proud of him, in most recent years graduation announcements have been associated with forced gift giving. This makes it difficult for family of the graduate sending the announcements in thinking how not-to intend any expectations of gifts in the invitations. This calls for revising some etiquettes for graduation party.
Graduation Announcements And Invitations
Graduation announcements should not be distributed to people other than close friends and family members, though there is nothing wrong in sending announcements about your child's graduation to your friends, colleagues or other not-so-close relatives but make sure the notation "No gifts please" has been added. A rough rule to follow would be this: Send announcements only to those people who already know that you, or your son or daughter is graduating.
The same thing goes for graduation invitations (which differ from the announcements only in that they include a request for attendance at the ceremony or a private party hosted by the graduate's family as opposed to merely announcing the receipt of the diploma or degree by the graduate). This is particularly true for the formal ceremony because many high schools and colleges granting the degree impose a limit on the number of spectators who actually may attend the ceremony and issue tickets to the graduate to be given to those select members of the family or friends who actually are expected to show up at the ceremonies.
So think carefully about whom to invite to the graduation ceremony; after all, what if they all actually show up and you don't have tickets for them? And also you sure want only some few to be a part of this occasion and who would be pleased to de invited.Its better to invite only immediate family and closest friends (such as grandparents) to the ceremony.
But of course, you must have at least one fabulous graduation party to which you can invite all of those people who helped you and your family survive through the years. Whether it is a traditional graduation party such as an open house or a more "organized party" such as a roast for the graduate or a buffet dinner, plan a party theme that reflects what your graduate's plans for the future are.
Invitation etiquettes also include informing about some important details like:
Directions - provide both a map and written directions and make sure you include the pone number of the location in case people get lost.
Dress code - if you are having an unusual party then be sure to state the dress code.
When to Bring Gifts to a Graduation Party
The reason we invite guests to celebratory events like a graduation party is to help celebrate an event or special moment in the life of the achiever. At such an occasion, the host is only asking for your happy and joyful presence, not a gift. Usually this gathering has the combined purpose of the college send-off party. If that is the case, then gifts are required at the graduation party since the intent is to prepare the student for college and/or military service, but if the student is not pursuing either then there is no need for gifts. If you still wish to present a gift to the graduate, graduation gifts (from other than the parents, God-parents, and grandparents) should be small tokens of esteem.
If you have only received an announcement, don't feel obliged to send a gift to the graduation, since only family and exceptionally close friends are invited to such an affair. If you wish to keep on good terms with someone a card is a nice gesture.
Two Basic Etiquettes for the Invited Guest
Most party hosts put a lot of time and effort into planning and throwing their events, especially on their child's graduation party. It's a moment of pride and emotions for them and they are excited for organizing the party. As an invited guest, you should never underestimate your host's effort, and you should always strive to be the very best party guest you can be.
- Show up on time-the best time to reach a party is 15 minutes after the party's official start time. This way you avoid the awkwardness of arriving during preparation and refrain from calling attention to yourself by turning up long after things have started.
- Know when to leave- Try not to leave too early or hang around until your welcome has worn out. If it's a dinner party, it's appropriate to leave starting at around 45 minutes after the dessert has been served.
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