by RichaArora

Created on: November 10, 2009

Wow! What a topic to write on for a foodie like me! Ask me, how much fun consuming food is than bothering about your table manners and etiquettes. If you are partying, there's absolutely no celebration without a little chit-chat while having your food. Who remembers or wants to remember "don't speak while eating" rules. You go to a party to enjoy and not to be forced to behave in a certain manner. Who wants people waiting to notice every wrong move and still wear plastic smiles long enough to let your face crack?

You call that enjoyment? A fine dining or a sit-dwon meal cannot be a 'party'! This is what I feel as a foodie! Your opinion can vary.

Imagine entering an elegant, well-decorated fine-dining party hall. or a home. Doesn't the thought of compromising your freedom to behave appropriately leave you nervous? Accept it or not, throughout the party you will keep bothering about your dress, your behavior, your hair, your shoes, judging minds of all the people who just managed to watch you on purpose or just by chance. Forget enjoying your meal then. Given an option I've always wanted to opt out of any formal gathering especially when it requires you to behave artificial. And, have never missed a chance to enjoy a buffet party!

Buffet parties are a delight to attend! As you go in, the aroma of delicious food already fills your senses. Awesome! You cannot wait a moment longer to see what's on the menu. Everyone is busy talking, meeting, making new friends or just enjoying the company of old ones with drinks in their hands. The entire ambience is so informal and great. Above all there's a certain kind of relaxation that comes when you don't have someone asking you about your food preferences. We are adults, we can help ourselves! Oh Yes! We sure can! You help yourself, fill your plate with what you want, and as much as you want and as many times (please skip this line!).

Buffet parties are much more comfortable as a host too. Just lay out what's there and enjoy, attend your guests, spend time together. It is altogether so much fun for everyone! No schedules, no restrictions, no mannerisms, and, no botheration. All in all a complete package or what we call a perfect party. And when it comes with a flavor of a few party games or fun music, what a party it is! Lively and thoroughly enjoyable!

We belong to an informal lot of the population so prefer buffet parties. Who wants to 'just' eat anyways?

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