The Best Way to Keep Track of Your Glass at a Party
Parties are about drinking from cups, and an important part of that is keeping an eye on your cup. At one time, as a hostess, I have several guests who simply “do not appear in the labels”, but seeing how organization and order is the basis of a good party, labeled drinking vessels are very important to me. Instead of imposing cute wine spells on people that always fall, or trying to get my guests to obey, I take a roll of masking tape and tell them to use fake names.
This two-pronged approach to beverage labeling is effective because it addresses the senses and the ego. Painter tape is cheap (much cheaper than twee washi tape), sticks to any surface, and is as long or as long as you need it, which means no name will be spoiled by a label that is too small. But more importantly, it’s a pleasure to use. (Look, we all have fun where we can.) Taking the tape off the roll is great – it makes such a great sound! – which means people are much more likely to use the tape. (I’m not making this up; people love this tape.)
Secondly, people like to show how cool and interesting they are, especially in the form of witty references, especially at parties. Asking them to use fictitious names allows them to create their own clever way to start a conversation, which means they are more likely to hold on to a cup to demonstrate said poignancy. ( Bon Appetit offers a similar approach here , with the host picking all names. That’s good, but I think it’s better to let people choose their own.) If the sensory siren on the artist’s film is combined with the ability to look smart It’s not enough to get guests to label their drinks, I’m not know how to help. These people are clearly enjoying the chaos associated with drinks.