Etiquette Lessons: No Children

Can You Specify ‘No Children’ On an Invitation? “I wouldn’t flat out say ‘no children allowed.’ That’s rude,” most people will get the message that they are being invited to an adult party—unless the host has specifically mentioned that it’s a family party. But if they do show up with kids, she says, do everything you can to go with the flow and keep them from feeling embarrassed for their faux pas. Good hosts think ahead and anticipate hiccups like this and will find something on Netflix for the children to watch in the other room or have some coloring books or activities on hand to keep children occupied while the adults are eating or mingling.

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6 Responses to Etiquette Lessons: No Children

  1. Very rude, I’d say. Maybe a voiced one could make it clear in a more acceptable way

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  2. adguru101's avatar adguru101 says:

    A dress code sends the message; most people can read between the lines if you specify “holiday attire”. Or make it an evening invitation that’s late enough (8 pm+) to be past small children’s bedtimes 🙂

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  3. adguru101's avatar adguru101 says:

    You always have wonderful topics! Alisa xx

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