Class Act

With kids settling back into the routine of school, adults now have more time on their hands to deal with their own “class” issues—that is, seeing old faces and catching up with old friends at homecomings, reunions and parties that celebrate the one of a kind experience one gains from school. Whether it be a high school or college reunion, a grand homecoming or even a small get-together among close pals, revisiting the past and reviving friendships can be made even better by exercising proper etiquette.

Go the extra mile.
Include everyone on the mailing list or guest list, especially if you’re organizing a batch reunion or a large-scale party. With social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, tracking down long-lost friends and classmates has become an effortless task. Excluding people because you feel that they wouldn’t want to attend anyway is not an excuse for scrimping on the invites.

Mingle.
The point of a reunion isn’t so you can see the same old folk you meet every week for lunch—it’s to reconnect with friends you hadn’t seen in decades. Move around and interact with different groups and circles and expand your current network to include people from way back.

Have some humble pie.
Whether you’re out to prove that you’ve made it or are just genuinely happy to tell everyone how far you’ve come, resist the urge to boast about your achievements. Instead, be sincere in finding out how everyone is doing—let your successes speak for themselves.

Stay sensitive. It is easy to speak one’s mind and dole out opinions—exercise caution, though. An offhanded remark to you may strike a sensitive chord with someone you haven’t interacted with in a long time. Stay away from negativity, embarrassing anecdotes and anything that can put others in an awkward position.

Say thank you. Organizing a large-scale reunion or homecoming is no mean feat. Be sure to give warmhearted thanks to the organizers and to everyone else who contributed to putting together a successful event.

The Blue Leaf is a great place to host parties, whether you're looking to entertain corporate clients or throw a get-together for friends and family. We can help you forge new bonds and make new memories, no matter what the occasion. For inquiries, call The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion at 898-BLUE or visit mckinley.theblueleaf.com.ph for more information