Don't drink too much yourself. As the host, you can stay on top of potential problems better when you can think clearly and act quickly. It's that time of year again when many Canadians enjoy getting together to celebrate with family and friends. If you are going to host a holiday season party or dinner, being a responsible host goes a long way to ensure that all your guests will be comfortable and have a good time. Since alcohol is often part of social gatherings, put everyone s safety and enjoyment at the top of your party-planning list.
Planning is the key to safe and successful gatherings.
When you are the host of an event, either at home or at work, your attention may be focused on greeting family, friends and colleagues, preparing festive food, decorating and entertaining. As the host, you should also be aware of the amount of alcohol individual guests are consuming. This can be a difficult task, but planning ahead will reduce the risks and help prevent problems. For example, to help keep alcohol consumption in check, have appealing alternatives to alcohol such as mocktails on hand. Anyone hosting a party where alcohol is being served could be left with more than a mess to clean up in the morning if they haven't planned ahead.