Will you watch the Super Bowl for the game, the commercials, or as an excuse to eat as many chicken wings as you want? Whatever your reason, Big Game parties come with more etiquette rules than you may realize.
Then tell us if you agree and you'll be entered to win a YETI Ramber Lowball 4-Pack, the insulated cups everyone's talking about.
The Super Bowl party is not the best time to catch up with a friend you haven't seen in a while. If you both agree that football is not your priority, pick a spot away from the TV to chat while the game is playing. But remember that everyone in the room will likely be able to hear you, so if you are loud during the game, you can't shush others during the commercials.
YES! Serve a veggie plate next to it for people who care, or make the night a potluck so others can bring what they want to eat. Have those once-a-year treats, and enjoy them. Just don't push your delicious nachos on guests who don't want them. After all, with less people splurging, there will be more for you!
Of course! Trash talk is part of the fun. However, you might want to have a spare TV in the basement or bedroom. If things get too dicey, be prepared to separate your fans.
In most cases, you should find somewhere new to sit. But if you really want to keep your seat, try this: As you get up, shout "fives!" This reserves your seat for five minutes. If your crowd accepts this, you are good - but make sure to come back quickly. However, if someone comes by, sees the empty seat and screams "MOVE YOUR FEET, LOSE YOUR SEAT" before sitting down, then you better find a new place to park.
It's best to join in to some degree. If you really don't want to play, offer to be the official judge of the game, though this may involve you counting talking animals or "wardrobe malfunction" mentions. But try to participate. After all, you are a guest and sometimes you just have to play by the house rules.
Do you agree with these etiquette rules? What other ones do you have? Tell us for the chance to win a YETI Rambler Lowball Cup 4-pack!
There are three ways to enter:
*One lucky commenter, Tweeter, or Instagrammer will be chosen at random to receive a YETI Rambler 4-pack of 10oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Lowball with Lid, valued at $79.99. Giveaway is open through February 11, 2018 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member dlcama!
No talking during football, and the food has to be PERFECT!
I think if you have the room, then setting up a side room for those who aren't into the football as much, but love the commercials and want to be able to talk to one another is a great idea. It would be a bonus if you also had a spare TV, then they wouldn't have to run into the other room to see the commercials. It's a win-win for everyone.
Someone takes your seat
Issue #1 pertains to me but just because I don't love football doesn't mean I'm going to ruin it for the others!
No chatting during the game. There is far to much action to miss!
have a dish for everyone i.e.: a big selection and plenty of seating. also make it casual and easy going so people feel comfortable serving themselves.
I am only in it for the awesome commercials!! I'll be quiet during the game if other are quiet during the commercials.
Won't ask someone to move. Seats are no big.
I love the Super Bowl commercials if my team is not in the Super Bowl.
I like to use my warming dish to heat the bread/rolls - it makes the sandwiches taste better and the smell of warm bread is great!
I agree with all of them except #5. If you don't want to bet then one shouldn't be made to feel bad over it. I love football and I want to watch the game, no matter who's playing.
Too much alcohol!
We will have an assortment of food and friends to avoid a faux pas and, of course, football!
just want everyone to have fun and not make anyone upset
usually are no issues with a small group