We all love African parties -- the music, the food, the dancing. But some people misbehave. So I have decided to address that. What to do and what not to do at parties:
1. Don’t be a "Long Throat:" Stop overeating and taking too much food to go at parties. Some people act like they've never seen food before -- even educated people who ought to be enlightened.
2. Act as if you're a host, not a guest. Reach out to people standing by themselves. Mingle. Don’t be tribalistic. Don’t not talk to someone because you think they’re not Yoruba or Igbo or Nigerian.
3. Don’t be rude and nasty and carry a "long face" around. We know you have bills to pay. We all do. We know you have mortgage and car loan. But please you’re not the only one in the world with issues. Be pleasant, be cheerful, smile, and mingle, no matter what mood you're in. If you've had a bad day, don't rain on anyone else's parade by talking about your negative experience — unless, of course, you want people to run away from you.
4. Listen more than you talk: You have two ears and one mouth. Use them in that proportion. Ratio 2:1. Nothing is more annoying than when your voice will be the loudest at a party. Don’t act like you're an "ITK" (I Too Know). Listen to others and entertain other people’s opinions.
5. Avoid making negative comments on the room, the food, the host, other attendees: Don't be a "nothing satisfies me" kind of person. The jollof rice is not red enough. The egusi soup has too much egusi inside. The gele of the host is too big. Or you might be the one who talks about everyone who walks around: “Meeeen, that woman has bleached and her knuckles are so black.” Just mind your business and be thankful that you have food to eat!! Stop making negative comments!
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