en route; 
SO.
i've been doing a bit of lifestyle reading, and i came across this awesome &most appropriate article especially since things like the New Year, Chinese New Year and other random birthdays are coming up:
Lauren Conrad's Ladylike Laws: Proper Party Girl Etiquette
(aka Proper Party Girl Commandments)
"Your Arrival
- Thou shall arrive within the first 30 minutes.
- Thou shall seek out the host and graciously thank them for the beautiful party.
- Thou shall provide the host with a small gift such as a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates.
- Thou shall introduce thy guest upon each introduction.
- Thou shalt not bring any unexpected or uninvited guests. Sorry party crashers.
Matters Concerning Drinking
- Thou shalt not drink excessively.
- Thou shalt avoid mixing drinks.
- Thou shalt not present thyself as a hot mess.
With Regards to Eating
- Thou shalt not overeat.
- Thou shalt not double dip. Ever. Ew.
- Thou shalt not walk around with multiple hors d’oeuvres.
- Thou shall toss used napkins and toothpicks in the trash.
- Thou shall check for leftovers in thy teeth before engaging in conversation.
Terms of Conversation
- Thou shalt not corner anyone into a conversation the entire night (unless he’s cute).
- Thou shall avoid topics pertaining to business and other potentially unpleasant matters.
- Thou shalt no complain.
The Departure
- Thou shalt not “pop in” to the party for 10 minutes and leave.
- Thou shall bid the host adieu if it is an intimate gathering. However, if it’s a big party, thou shall quietly leave instead.
- Thou shalt not overstay thy welcome. (Don’t linger…It’s creepy.)
- Thou shalt not ever leave a birthday party before the cake has been served."
(all quoted from Lauren Conrad)
HAHA these are probably most appropriate for me. and perhaps my fellow girlfriends.
we have violated too many of these rules :P 