Don't Break these #BigGamePartyRules!
Plus, Enter to Win a YETI Rambler 4-Pack.

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Will you watch the Super Bowl for the game, the commercials, or as an excuse to eat as many chicken wings as you want? Whatever your reason, Big Game parties come with more etiquette rules than you may realize.

Avoid a Super Bowl party faux pas by following our advice below.

Then tell us if you agree and you'll be entered to win a YETI Ramber Lowball 4-Pack, the insulated cups everyone's talking about.

Issue #1: You hate the game but love the commercials. When can you chat with your friends?

The Super Bowl party is not the best time to catch up with a friend you haven't seen in a while. If you both agree that football is not your priority, pick a spot away from the TV to chat while the game is playing. But remember that everyone in the room will likely be able to hear you, so if you are loud during the game, you can't shush others during the commercials.

Issue #2: Half the people coming to your party are on diets. But a Super Bowl isn’t a Super Bowl without your Famous Cheesy Bacon Nachos. Do you serve them?

YES! Serve a veggie plate next to it for people who care, or make the night a potluck so others can bring what they want to eat. Have those once-a-year treats, and enjoy them. Just don't push your delicious nachos on guests who don't want them. After all, with less people splurging, there will be more for you!

Issue #3: You have friends who are diehard fans of the Eagles. Other friends are extreme Patriots fans. Should you invite them both?

Of course! Trash talk is part of the fun. However, you might want to have a spare TV in the basement or bedroom. If things get too dicey, be prepared to separate your fans.

Issue #4: You get up to refill your drink. Someone takes your seat. Should you ask them to move or sit elsewhere?

In most cases, you should find somewhere new to sit. But if you really want to keep your seat, try this: As you get up, shout "fives!" This reserves your seat for five minutes. If your crowd accepts this, you are good - but make sure to come back quickly. However, if someone comes by, sees the empty seat and screams "MOVE YOUR FEET, LOSE YOUR SEAT" before sitting down, then you better find a new place to park.

Issue #5: The host wants to have fun bets about the game but you don't want to play. Should you participate?

It's best to join in to some degree. If you really don't want to play, offer to be the official judge of the game, though this may involve you counting talking animals or "wardrobe malfunction" mentions. But try to participate. After all, you are a guest and sometimes you just have to play by the house rules.

Do you agree with these etiquette rules? What other ones do you have? Tell us for the chance to win a YETI Rambler Lowball Cup 4-pack!

There are three ways to enter:

  1. Comment below and tell us what Big Game party faux pas you will be avoiding.
  2. Tweet about the giveaway: Click HERE to Tweet: “Making sure not to break any #BigGamePartyRules & entering to win a @YETICoolers 4-pack, thx to @SheSpeaksUp bit.ly/2n1cvwW"
  3. Post on Instagram a pic showing your Super Bowl excitement (worth 5 entries). Tag #BigGamePartyRules, #SheSpeaks and #entry.

*One lucky commenter, Tweeter, or Instagrammer will be chosen at random to receive a YETI Rambler 4-pack of 10oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Lowball with Lid, valued at $79.99. Giveaway is open through February 11, 2018 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

 

Update: Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member dlcama!

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by rge-rge | Piscataway, NJ
Jan 24, 2018

All is well at our place....people can speak when they want to....no formal environment.....just good friends and family enjoying good times with each other and making awesome memories :)

by Jsdaxe | SMYRNA, GA
Jan 24, 2018

I always make indulgent food with a healthy choice also. It's nice to have the fresh crunch of veggies alongside that rich cheese dip!

by Jenny391 | Port Isabel, TX
Jan 24, 2018

No faux pas here. It's just me and my husband and we will be rooting for the Eagles. Hopefully they can unseat the Patriots!

by lorm60 | FRANKLIN SQ, NY
Jan 24, 2018

We love Super Bowl Sunday in our house!! We have 2 TV's to watch! One for the diehard football fans and the other for the casual fans who like the commercials and halftime show!! Everyone is happy!!

by abbey212 | WAMPUM, PA
Jan 24, 2018

Looking forward to the Superbowl.

by Desirae0810 | LAKE CITY, FL
Jan 24, 2018

I would make sure to have at least one vegetarian dish/snack, more than one type of drink/beer, and plenty of room to seat everyone.

by kdraebell | FLINT, MI
Jan 24, 2018

I will have snacks for All the people! :)

by Sparkymom | HOLMEN, WI
Jan 24, 2018

Just relax and enjoy your family and friends!

by elladams | NEW ALBANY, IN
Jan 24, 2018

I agree with all these. No one goes to a Super Bowl party expecting diet food or total silence - otherwise they might as well stay at home.

by bekahchica | Baltimore, MD
Jan 24, 2018

I would happily invite fans of both teams, the banter is fun (though let's be real, almost no one where I live is rooting for the Pats!)

by amanda823s | Seattle, WA
Jan 24, 2018

Issue #2! I'll make it a potluck. :)

by poochiecoo | FARMINGTON, MN
Jan 24, 2018

If I am hosting for the big game, I like to have everyone send a note of what they are going to bring so we don't end up with all chips & dips.

by MzRose | Saint Louis, MO
Jan 24, 2018

Always be prepared for extra guests! I kept ending up with more people than invited or RSVP'ed because I'm told I 'have the best spread of food for Game Day' and one year I didn't even get to eat any of my own wings and meatballs! You can bet that never happened again!

by tiramisu | Lincoln, NE
Jan 24, 2018

I try to avoid Issue #2 by making a variety of dishes for different diets.

by mom3ways | New Palestine, IN
Jan 24, 2018

No smack talking with all the Brady fans!!

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