lirael1019 asked:


There are about 70 of us in total, and I’m hoping to bring as many people as possible. Last year’s organizer only managed 15, and that might be because we are a bunch of nerds who also happen to be homebodies. Any tips on making the get-together seem more appealing?
I realize this doesn’t really fit in the Etiquette section, but I guessed that there might be some frequenters who have hosted before.

Jessica R asked:


I have been asked to organize a very small little local pageant for children and I would like to know what part if any my own children could play in the course of the pageant. I know that they would not be able to complete but it would break their hearts to not even be able to be part of the whole event..could they speak, host, pass things out, any suggestions on what would be appropriate? What about an ambassador (I don’t know what one really is)?

joyla163 asked:


My fiance and I are moving and wanted to bring our friends and family together for a little house warming party. We will be renting a small house with a big yard and were thinking about havin an outdoor party while the weather is still nice. We are currently renting another house in the same neighborhood that we will be moving but we never had a party when we got this place. I want to know if it is wrong or inappropriate since we are only renting but the truth is I am in MAJOR debt about we probably wont be home owners for at least 10 years. Also we have been engaged for 6 months now and we have a 3yr old daughter together but it doesn’t look like we can afford to have a wedding for quite some time we have no extra money even for a down payment on anything. Anyway, we are registered (for my shower and our wedding…whenever that is) but we really could use the boost from havin a party. I Just don’t want to offend anybody. My mom thinks it would be terribly embarrassing and wrong to ask for gifts but I don’t see why since we would be providing a night of food and entertainment. What do you think… should I have the party? And would it be appropriate to suggest getting something off of our registry? (Im not even thinking about the expensive stuff, I was just thinking like towels and closet organizers etc…)
sophieb, I respect that you do not think it is appropriate, I was very curious about what people think. However My wedding registry is up becuase we were planning our wedding but it has been put off due to our lanlord telling us that he is selling the house and he already has a buyer and we need to be out in 6 weeks. I was just looking to make something positive out of a bad situation. Also, my mother cannot have parties at her home because she rents from an elderly couple. Some people aren’t given things and dont ever get to become home owners no matter how hard they work, chances are I might be one of those people and it is not because I havent earned it because i work full time and take care of my daughter and her dad works 2 jobs. Sometimes the most deserving people are just thrown into f*cked up situations in life that hold them back.

Dan W asked:


I was at a cancer fund raising walk in a public park the other day and a guy was wearing a t-shirt for another cancer organization and handing out buttons for that other group. The folks running the walk told him to stop and said he was not allowed to do that. Aside from all the issues with using that event to publicize your event can that group LEGALLY stop that guy since it is a public park? Granted, I am sure the walk had a permit, but still.