Party Hosting Tips!
10 easy ways to be a better host (and have more fun at parties!)
Make your party about the person, the holiday, or the event, not about the alcohol! More and more people are drinking less every day, you can too.
Offer a few no/lo options such as punch, iced tea, mocktails, sparkling water or NA wine or beer.
Flip the script by offering guests non-alcoholic beverages first.
Keep the alcohol apart, monitored, and minimized, especially when minors are around.
Tend bar — or hire someone! It’s important to measure your pours.
Provide ample food and water.
Avoid drinking games and shots.
Play music and games that are fun without alcohol.
Consider daytime events, such as brunch, where alcohol isn’t expected.
Make sure guests get home safe.
Have fun! If you’re having fun, they’re having fun!
Bonus tip!
When someone says they don’t drink, just say “that’s great!” They might be in recovery or they might have religious or health reasons for being sober. No matter their reason, don’t ask why.
Did you know?: Teens are voluntarily drinking less every year. Over 2/3 of Berkshire County adolescents have never even tried alcohol! You can support this behavior by practicing safer consumption and modeling healthier behaviors.
