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PLANNING PARTIES
Only half of those you invite to a large social gathering, such as a wedding or retirement party, will come. But expect a 90 percent turnout if you're inviting a small, select group of friends or family. If it's a child's party, plan on at least one uninvited brother or sister tagging along.
Dean Sheridan, electronics technician and deaf actor, Torrance, California
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Current Rating: 5.8 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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PLANNING A PARTY
One toilet per keg of beer.
Steven M. Keisman, New York City high school resource coordinator
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Current Rating: 5.5 out of 10 based on 38 reviews
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KNOWING WHEN YOU'RE BUSY
When you're booked ten days of the month, you're booked solid.
D. J., Pix 106
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Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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PLANNING A PARTY FOR CHILDREN
Have a party on even numbered years.
Suzanne Leddy, director, Purdue Child Care Program, Lafayette, Indiana
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PLANNING A PARTY FOR CHILDREN
Plan on one hour of party for every three years of age.
Anonymous
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PLANNING A PARTY FOR CHILDREN
A child's birthday party is just like a play. There's a beginning and an end, and every minute is accounted for.
Meredith Brokaw, author
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Current Rating: 4.3 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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PLANNING A PARTY FOR CHILDREN
One adult for every five children under age five. www.swissrolexrex.co.uk One adult for every eight older children.
Meredith Brokaw, author, Temple City, California
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Current Rating: 5.5 out of 10 based on 33 reviews
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PLANNING A PARTY
The worst parties are those with the most carefully chosen mix of guests.
Russell T. Johnson
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Current Rating: 5.3 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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PLANNING A CHEESE PLATE
When planning a cheese plate for a party, figure one-half ounce of cheese per guest.
Liz Biss, caterer, Ithaca, New York
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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HIRING HELP FOR A PARTY
You need 1 waiter per 10 guests for a buffet supper or 3 waiters per 20 guests for seated dinner service. For receptions or cocktail parties, you will need 1 bartender, 1 kitchen helper (a waiter may double in this function), and 1 waiter per 50 guests. For more than 50 guests, you will need a supervisor as well.
Food and Wine magazine
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BUYING CHEESE FOR A PARTY
For a wine and cheese party, count on having one pound of cheese for every five guests.
Maria Martin, art history student and former cheese shop employee, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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