Party, Party Party!

So if you follow me on twitter or you are a facebook friend, then you’ve probably head me preparing for my football party and ranting and raving about everythign from the menu to the RSVPs. Some of the very things that I consider BASIC common sense and courtesy is just not the case. I decided that I'd list some of my party basics for those who are attending someone else's function. Also, any guests who show themselves to be "bad guests" will not be invited back to my casa.. Here we go!

1) The party planner will usually send out an invitation whether it be mail, email, text or evite giving you the details of the party. It's your responsibility as a guest to check your calendar to see if you are available first and then if you even want to attend. Hey I get evites some time and there is no way, even when I'm bored to death will I go. In those cases, I promptly decline. Sending repeat evites still wont' move me, but whatever. Yes there are going to be times where you just aren't sure. In that case, you should let the host know "Maybe". In that situation, you should probably get back to the host a few days prior (let's say 3) and tell them that you aren't gonna be able to attend or you will be.
2) So now that you've decided that u would like to attend. If the host says you can bring a guest, you can and should put the # of people you would like to bring. If you going solo, then cool reply solo. If you are bringing a date or a child, then include them in your reply. Let's say you are married with two kids, then the host would expect that when she invited you, you'd be bringing your mate and your kids. No problem right? Well what if you are single - would you think it's a good idea to invite as many people as you like? Or would you be mindful that the host is preparing food, etc. and you probably shouldn't take liberties to turn this into your personal party? So I guess be mindful of who you are bringing..
3) Most parties you attend, the host probably provides the bulk of the food and drinks. The invite should say. If it's a potluck, then act accordingly. If not, you probably should ask the host if she'd like you to bring anything. She may so "NO, just come and enjoy yourself." or She could possibly say, "Well can you bring a 2 liter?"
4) So the day of the party arrives. You get there and you are meeting the other guests and enjoying whatever food the host prepared. It's great if you enjoy the food that the host prepared for you, but please refrain from stating that you do not eat or don't like certain things. You do not have the liberty to dictate the menu.. I'm sure while you are saying what you don't like, the host is probably in her head saying "KMA!" Now if you do really love the food, enjoy as much as you want while you are there. Do not take yo azz in anybody's kitchen and start preparing a to go plate. If there is food left and the host would like to get rid of it, I'm sure she'll offer people to take whatever she wants to give away.
5) When you finish with your food and beverages, I'm sure the host will provide areas for you to dispose of your trash. Do not be a grown azz person and leave your cup, bowl or whatever sitting anywhere in the host's house. That is cause for you to be uninvited in the future. Kid's are taught early on to clean up after themselves, so if you aer grown and still don't know this, stay your azz home or go out to restaurants only where they get paid to clean up after you.
6) If you see that everyone else is leaving the party and it's over, unless you are staying to offer cleanup help, take your azz home. I'm sure the host has had enough of you and would prefer you to leave her house…

Ok, I think that's all I got. What are your party dos and donts?