If you're throwing a small party at home, it's not unheard of for one of your guests to invite her friend or neighbor; however, this might make you feel like your privacy is being invaded a little, or it may put an extra strain on your party budget or supplies. If you don't want any uninvited guests, let the people you do invite know that it's an invitation-only event. Whether you send out formal invitations, an email blaster, or just word-of-mouth invitations, let everyone know that you'd like to keep it small and intimate. If you'd like to proceed on a case-by-case basis, you could always ask your guests to clear it with you first before they invite anyone else. If you don't want anyone to bring guests, then send out an RSVP card that does not have a "plus one" option. Use cards that only have a "yes" or "no" option for guests to fill out. The best way to defuse a potentially hostile or awkward situation is to be polite and courteous. Remember that even if you did not want someone at your party, you are still the host and that individual is your guest. Treat people the way you would want to be treated. Be cordial and welcoming, even if you don't like the person or didn't want him to come. Over the course of your party, you may feel tempted to speak with the unwanted guest. You should carefully weigh the decision to intervene, assessing what kind of damage the individual is doing and how frequently you will have to interact with that guest in the future. If you only see the individual every few weeks or months, you may not worry as much about offending that individual. By the same token, though, if you see each other infrequently it may not be worth correcting that individual's behavior. If you know the individual will not listen to you, having a serious talk may be a waste of time. If the individual is not causing any problems, it's generally best to bite your tongue. You can accommodate one or two additional guests, so long as they're being agreeable and getting along with everyone. If the individual is upsetting the rest of your guests, you may need to address his behavior. You should do so in private by asking to speak with that guest in another room. You may need to speak with the unwanted guest about her behavior if she is making other people uncomfortable, or you may simply decide to address the individual's presence at the party. Either way, you'll need to be very careful and choose your words carefully. Address the individual's behavior, not the individual. Be clear and direct about what you would like that person to do differently. It's best to avoid being confrontational. Remember that people like being asked questions and given options instead of being given commands. Say something like, "I really want this party to be fun for everyone, but your behavior is causing problems. You can stay if you stop ______, but if not I think you should leave." If you're really having a hard time coping with the individual at your party, you may want to consider asking him to leave. This can be difficult, but it's best to be direct with the individual and let him know why you're uncomfortable with him being there. Ask the individual to speak with you in private. Don't kick someone out in front of the other party guests. Say something like, "I'm really sorry, but I'm just not comfortable with you being here. I think it would be best for everyone if you left." If you feel comfortable with it, you can also explain to the individual why you want him to leave. Don't be rude, though; be straightforward yet polite.
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One-sentence summary -- Ask guests not to invite others. Be as courteous as possible. Decide whether to confront the unwanted guest. Talk to the individual. Ask the individual to leave.

Getting your parakeet to perch on your finger is part of hand-training. Finger-perching may take a while to achieve, but the patience should pay off in the end by developing a strong bond between you and your bird and minimizing biting behavior. Follow subsequent steps in this section to achieve finger-perching. Be mindful of the bird's moodhe or she may not be interested in trying finger-perching just because you want him or her to. Keep this in mind as you begin to train the bird, and try to be aware of the bird's mood so you don't irritate or frustrate it. This does not hurt your bird, but it will make it lose its balance and coax it into putting its foot on your finger. It may not happen the first time, so if the bird flies away, try again the next day. Practice these steps each day to get the bird comfortable perching on your hand. Doing so will help put an end to biting behavior. Once your bird is comfortable perching on your finger, begin trying to bring it outside the cage on your finger. Use a vocal cue such as saying "up" in an enthusiastic voice. The bird may not want to venture too far outside the cage, but keep trying and you should be able to get him or her to go farther and farther each time. If they fly away, they will eventually go back to their cage, as that's where they feel safe. Once your bird is finger trained out-of-the-cage, he or she will trust you a lot more, so biting should cease.
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One-sentence summary -- Train the parakeet to perch on your finger. Put your finger on the parakeet's chest and push lightly. Finger-train your parakeet out-of-the-cage.

If you want to make fun of someone, make sure that it's coming from a place of friendship. It's ok to pick on your friends and your siblings, but aggressively making fun of people you don't know well could be taken as bullying. You don't know how they'll react, or how personally they'll take it, so be nice. Make friends first. Even if you're just teasing, you can take it too far. Make sure the person you're making fun of knows you're joking around and watch for signs that they may be taking it personally. Don't hurt someone's feelings by picking on them repeatedly about the same thing. That can be hurtful and mean. If you're making fun of someone and they withdraw from you and your friends, apologize to them later. Let them know you're just teasing and be nice to them for a while without making extra jokes. Don't make fun of the same person all the time or they'll feel singled out. Spread it around. Don't make fun of someone more than once a week to play it safe. Tease your closest friends, and then be nice to them. Pick on someone else. You'll want to stay friends with someone even if you're making fun of them, so you have to be equally nice and equally hilarious. If you're going to push people's buttons, you've got to let your buttons be pushed sometimes, too. As long as you're with friends and you're all cutting up and teasing each other, it's all in good fun. Don't take insults or jokes personally and you'll earn yourself more credibility when you want to make fun in turn. Pick on someone your own size, both physically and emotionally. Make sure they can take it, or you'll be interpreted as a bully, and may even be punished as one. This is especially true at school. Give your little brother and the younger kids a break. They've got their own problems without you adding more. Never make someone for their race, sexual orientation, or other areas that they may be sensitive about. Everyone is fighting a big battle. Be nice.
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One-sentence summary --
Only make fun of your friends. Know when to quit. Spread the wealth. Learn to take it as well as dish it out. Avoid bullying behavior.