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Post by caro on Jul 4, 2014 16:35:15 GMT
I am a small group type but my friend is the more the merrier type. We are invited to their house for dinner and see the fireworks. It started with just 5 now there are 10.
My ideal group is 6, her's is more. I wonder how many will end up at their house? It's always interesting to be invited to her house because you just never know who will be there.
Not a vent at all, just curious what others like in a group.
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Post by craftchickapowpow on Jul 4, 2014 16:43:13 GMT
timely post OP. We've been going back and forth about having a summer work party. The question is, do we throw a huge bash and invite everyone (about 100 people not counting their +1's) or do we have several small groups of 10 to 20 and exclude the people who are not real close friends? Hard decision because we don't want anyone to feel excluded or left out but a huge (everyone) party is a lot of responsibility since there will no doubt be alcohol involved. Small parties are easier for the DD - who is probably going to be moi ![](http://rr-bb.com/images/smilies/scratch.gif)
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Jul 4, 2014 16:50:00 GMT
For me, it depends on the type of gathering.
We used to have a NYE progressive w/2 other families in our neighborhood. On the 3rd year, when we arrived at the first house, that family had invited another family over. If it was their party, no problem. But we (and the 2nd family), now had to have these people that we didn't particularly care for over to our houses for the rest of the progressive. Not cool.
I have a Wrapping Party every year at Christmas time. While I'd love to invite tons of people, my house just isn't big enough for more than 8 people to wrap their gifts and even then it's tight. I therefore only invite 8 and only have 8 party favors. When one of my friends brought her sister w/out checking w/me first, it was a little uncomfortable at the end of the evening to find I didn't have an ornament for my sister because that gal's sister had taken one.
When we used to have our annual pool party, I was all about people bringing whoever they wanted to invite.
I feel the same way about our Scary Movie Nite. The more horror fans, the better.
It just depends.
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 4, 2014 16:50:00 GMT
Depends on the style of party. Just a stand up party like New Years? Big ass party. Dinner party or BBQ? Intimate gathering. Even weddings over 80 people are more than obnoxious.
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Post by monklady123 on Jul 4, 2014 16:54:18 GMT
Small group for me. Although when I go to large parties I always end up talking to a small group of people anyway. lol. I only have one regular really large party that I attend, a neighbor's big Christmas bash. The reason I don't mind that one is that it's two blocks up the street. So dh and I can walk there, then I can come home whenever I'm ready without having to wait for my more-sociable dh. ![:rolleyes:](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/Ui47LhQw2NqWVWNNqtfM.jpg)
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Post by TXMary on Jul 4, 2014 16:55:53 GMT
I'm a small group person. Not a big fan of crowds.
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Post by huskergal on Jul 4, 2014 16:57:20 GMT
Small group. I am an introvert in large group situations.
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Post by amom23 on Jul 4, 2014 17:02:20 GMT
I'm a little of both, but probably lean towards a smaller group.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2014 17:04:08 GMT
Small group. I like to mingle, but feel more comfortable if I know everyonr there pretty well.
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Post by ceruleanblue on Jul 4, 2014 17:04:13 GMT
Small group in a quiet location is my preference, I hate not being able to hear in noisy locations, it makes me just tune out completely
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Post by chaosisapony on Jul 4, 2014 17:06:07 GMT
I prefer a small group. 3-5 people is the best number to me.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 4, 2014 17:06:30 GMT
It depends on the gathering. I can go both ways.
But in general I am not bothered by last minute add-ons. I'd rather squeeze people in than turn them away.
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Post by bluepoprocks on Jul 4, 2014 17:08:05 GMT
I like small groups being around a lot of people is overwhelming to me.
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Post by justkallie on Jul 4, 2014 17:09:11 GMT
I invite small groups for a friend's gathering - a large group for family gatherings.
For friends, I like the chance to really talk instead of the constant flitting around a party - so these are usually hours long sit down meals.
For family, I usually just want to knock it out at once and with the more people you can have more barriers between people who might set each other off!
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 4, 2014 17:12:56 GMT
A little of both
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2014 17:15:26 GMT
The maximum number of people I like to be with is 4 including myself. Any more than that and I'd rather be home alone with a book.
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Post by pmk on Jul 4, 2014 17:21:27 GMT
It depends on the type of event for me - I prefer small groups as a general rule but if it's a wedding or a large party type of event then that's ok too.
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Post by kristi on Jul 4, 2014 17:24:13 GMT
We host parties & I have always been the more the merrier. We already have too much food - what's a few more people.
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Post by akathy on Jul 4, 2014 17:51:20 GMT
It depends on the gathering. I can go both ways. But in general I am not bothered by last minute add-ons. I'd rather squeeze people in than turn them away. This is how I am too.
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Post by mnmloveli on Jul 4, 2014 17:54:16 GMT
Small group person here too! I'm getting better at big parties but still prefer smaller gatherings.
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Jul 4, 2014 17:56:20 GMT
For the most part, I prefer small groups. It also depends on the type of group.
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Post by caro on Jul 4, 2014 18:16:13 GMT
For me , if it's family and close friends then I am fine with more but for today, I don 't care for crowds. I like. 6 to 8 people for dinner. That way Zi can see and talk to everyone.
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Post by I-95 on Jul 4, 2014 18:20:17 GMT
I'm definitely a more the merrier type. If I have to clean the house, grocery shop and cook, I'm doing it for the greatest number I can fit in the house, around the pool, or in the back yard. Besides that way I'm not stuck sitting next to DH's best friend's wife over a 6 course dinner.
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Post by KikiPea on Jul 4, 2014 18:36:41 GMT
I'm a small group kind of person. I hate feeling like I'm missing out of some of the action if there are too many people.
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Post by myboysnme on Jul 4, 2014 18:42:05 GMT
small group. very small.
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Post by MsKnit on Jul 4, 2014 18:47:45 GMT
Definitely small group.
If the group is big, I prefer finding a small, quiet corner somewhere. All the noise and bustle is too much.
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Jul 4, 2014 19:10:52 GMT
Small group for sure! We are spending a peaceful 4th at home, just the way I like it. I get a twinge of social anxiety in large groups. My sister-in-law is hosting a large party today (30-40 people) but we passed. I know and enjoy all the people there; I just get very jittery at a large gathering and really can't relax. My DH is comfortable in any situation. He can go from home to a large gathering without batting an eye.
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Post by azredhead on Jul 4, 2014 19:14:03 GMT
For Dh and I it depends on how well we know them. For family gatherings it's fine. The more the merrier. Other social functions DH gets more social anxiety than I do if we don't know them as well.
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Post by cycworker on Jul 4, 2014 19:28:56 GMT
It depends on the gathering. I can go both ways. But in general I am not bothered by last minute add-ons. I'd rather squeeze people in than turn them away. This. I ended up watching the fireworks on Canada Day at a friend's summer place near the beach. Was lovely. There had to be about 20-30 people there. It was easy enough to mingle if you wanted to do so, or hang out with just the people you knew. I figure I knew half the guests, maybe two-thirds. I do a big Christmas open house & I love it. Often have 40 when it's at its peak. But we all know each other & it's easy to find a small group to join in and talk to.
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Post by darkangel090260 on Jul 4, 2014 19:30:18 GMT
If it's out doors as many people as we can fit so more the merrier. If we have to do something indoors we are limited to 6 adults and 4 children and one toddler. (dinning room table only hold 6 people, kids table can hold 4 and M in his high chair)
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