THE top 15 house party rules have been revealed – from bringing your own booze to a strict bedroom law every Brit should apparently follow.
It comes after 2,000 participants voted for their party dos and don’ts.
These included not entering bedrooms without permission[/caption]
Voters also believe party goers should not bring uninvited guests[/caption]
These included not entering bedrooms without permission (40 per cent), not bringing uninvited guests (38 per cent) and not pinching other people’s drinks (31 per cent).
Other essential etiquette tips were to bring your own alcohol (32 per cent), dress for comfort, not for show (29 per cent) and help to tidy up before you leave (27 per cent).
The research by drinks company White Claw also found that 35 per cent love a good house party as the ultimate way to catch up with friends.
With the cost-of-living crisis tightening our budgets, a third of people say they’re an attractive prospect, and 48 per cent prefer more intimate surroundings.
Sarah, 26 from Croydon got to experience the set-up and said: “I love going to house parties but hate hosting them, they can be such a faff and I’m always worried about my neighbours.
“It was so great when this party turned out to be something completely different. I could actually talk to people and get to know them, without shouting over loud music.
“It felt like so much more of a community, like everyone was there to connect. Honestly it was such a refreshing experience!”
The study also revealed four in 10 are put off hosting a house party due to the clean up afterwards, while others are deterred by potential damages (25 per cent) and neighbours complaining about noise (23 per cent).
Half of those surveyed wish they could attend more house parties than they currently do.
This is because they feel ‘cosy and safe’ (58 per cent), make conversations easier (58 per cent), and are cheaper (52 per cent).
Plus, nearly half (47 per cent) love knowing most, if not all, of the guests, and no one’s complaining about skipping the drink lines (43 per cent).
Meanwhile, 23 per cent said hosting a house party is too stressful and time consuming, and 21 per cent went as far as to say they feel the social pressure of hosting a party outweighs the fun of it.
Based on its research, White Claw has launched a mini, two metres squared house party experience to emulate the feeling of intimacy that party-goers enjoy.
Michael Dean, a spokesperson for the company, said: “We always knew we’re a nation of house party lovers, but it’s interesting to see that Brits are now really interested in making connections with others when partying.
“While it’s fun to attend a house party, we know they can be stressful to host if people don’t follow all the rules.
“After bringing Brits the coolest party-stop corner shop last year, the Claw-ner Shop, this year we’re answering the nation’s prayers and offering another once-in-a-lifetime experience: the World’s Smallest House party.”
The experience is launching in London, Manchester and Liverpool through November and December.
Top 15 modern house party rules
- Don’t enter bedrooms without permission
- Don’t bring uninvited guests without the host’s permission
- Don’t drink other people’s drinks without asking
- Bring your own alcohol
- Dress for comfort, not for show
- Help tidy up before you leave
- Recycle all alcohol bottles and cans
- Don’t hog the bathroom
- Everyone should be allowed to contribute to the playlist
- No taking photos of strangers without permission
- Be on time
- No shouting
- Assign a ‘quiet spot’ or ‘quiet room’ for guests to take a breather
- Start early, finish early
- Bring a present or gift for the host
White Claw has launched the ‘World’s Smallest House Party’, which is just 2 metres squared[/caption]
The experience is coming to London, Manchester and Liverpool through November and December[/caption]
It follows last year’s ‘Claw-ner Shop’ by the brand[/caption]
Participants in a poll have voted for their house party dos and don’ts[/caption]
