BBQ Etiquette
When summer is around the corner we all start to clean our garden, patio and the piece de resistance our “BBQ Grill”. The best part of summer and the outdoors is the fun we can have throwing a BBQ party for our friends and family. Most people attend or host many BBQ’s during the summer season, and to fully enjoy the experience whether we are guests or hosts, a few etiquette rules should apply.
BBQ is not a formal affair so no formality is needed, when invitations are given, you can invite at the last minute or in advance, by telephone, email or in person. The table setting is also casual but table manners should apply.
Follow These Simple BBQ Etiquette Rules
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It is proper to bring something for the host
It is proper to arrive on time (never early / a little late is acceptable)
Do not offer to grill the food unless asked
Do not provide advice on how to grill the best hamburger unless asked
As a host the BBQ grill, patio or garden area should be clean before guests arrive
Do not bring extra guests unless the invitation stipulated you could or you informed the host
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Do not serve yourself 3 hamburgers before everyone was first served
Serve yourself accordingly
Do not make jokes in bad taste or talk about controversial topics (it’s a BBQ and people want to have fun)
Be friendly and talk to everyone, no hiding in a corner
It is proper to offer help to clean up
The music should not be too loud, so people can converse and neighbors are not annoyed
There is no obligation to invite neighbors
It is proper to eat your hamburgers and hot dogs with your hand, however, make sure to not over fill the bread with condiments and veggies it will get messy
Have a napkin on hand for any accidents
As a host it is considerate to have a vegetarian option for guests that do not eat meat
As a guest do not complain about the food or that you wish they served other foods
Do not forget to smile and enjoy yourself, talking and mingling with friends and new acquaintances
Do not overstay and do not forget to say thank you to the host
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“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new” Albert Einstein
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