Back by popular demand! (That's right, bitches. I'm re-posting from a few years ago... as if you'd even remember. Lazy? How dare you! Go to your room and don't come out till next Hanukkah.)
1.
The Office Party: Nosh and drink plenty, but never mix Schnapps with
Dr. Brown's Cream Soda. You'll get a bad buzz. Don't overindulge on
the latkes; they'll go straight to your ass. Don't do that
striptease hora you've been rehearsing. Save that for your nephew's bar
mitzvah.
2. Hanukkah Cards: Fine, send a Hanukkah e-card to
people you could care less about, but it's nicer to slap on some postage
and send a real card to the few friends and family you're still willing
to tolerate, and vice versa.
3. Re-gifting: The high-risk
recycling of unwanted Hanukkah presents is a major no-no. Never forget
that karma's a bitch. Re-gifting that talking yarmulke will come back
to bite you, big-time.
4. Hanukkah Tipping: Always welcome. The SJG takes cash, credit cards, all-expenses-paid European jaunts.
5.
Mind the Menorah: Never use a lit menorah to set the mood. A menorah
isn't a marital aid. Remember, the oil may have lasted eight days, but
that's the only miracle you're looking at here.
6. The Perfect
Guest: For once in your life, arrive on time, and bring a little
something. A bottle of wine, some Star of David cookies, potpourri.
Don't sit on your butt. Offer to help. You went to college. You can
find the kitchen.
7. The Perfect Host: Be welcoming, organized
and sober, at least at the beginning. Hide your valuables. Lock up your
children.
8. Don't be a Nudnik: Just because Hanukkah conjures
up bad memories of when your parents denied you that Ultra Susie Bake
Double Oven Deluxe you wanted, try not to ruin everyone else's good
time. Embrace the fun, even if it kills you.
9. Perfect Presents:
Pretend you like the gift. Act surprised, no matter what crap you've
been given. Remember that someone took the time to choose and poorly
wrap a sh*tty gift for you. So take the time to be gracious. Later,
you can weep.
10. Thank Yous: Thank your hosts throughout the
evening. Thank your hosts after you leave. Call them from the car and
gush. What a great evening! We had the best time! Lie if necessary.
Go overboard. Go home and write them an email praising the delicious
food, sparkling decor and entertaining company. Promise to reciprocate,
and actually do it. Call the next day, and lay it on thick. If you
want to be invited back next year, show the love, or next Hanukkah,
you'll be playing Dreidel in the dark.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
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