Prom and Party Etiquette by Cindy P. Senning

Author:Cindy P. Senning
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2013-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

SOME DIFFICULT CHOICES

Here, Have a Beer. . . .

A QUESTION FOR CINDY AND PEGGY

QUESTION: I’ve made the decision not to drink alcohol. I hate the taste and I’d just rather not. What if there’s a keg and lots of drinking at the after-prom party? How can I say “No, thanks” without sounding like a prude?

ANSWER: You have to choose the tone and style of your answer. Here are some ideas:

1. You can always say, “No thanks, I’d rather drink a soda,” and leave it at that.

2. Or you can say, “That’s okay, I’m not really a beer drinker.”

3. Say, “No thanks,” and figure out a way to leave. Ask your date to give you a ride. Or if that isn’t possible, call your parents: “I’m not really having a great time here. Could you come get me?”

The right answer really depends on you. You need to consider the legal issues associated with underage drinking. You want to avoid being personally implicated (even if you don’t drink, if you are present and bad things happen, you may be implicated). It’s a big responsibility and the choice can be difficult. The important thing for you is to show respect for yourself and your friends by acting in a way that really represents who you are and what you believe.

A “Special” Act for a Special Evening?

Some teens talk about prom night as the night they might have sex for the first time because the night feels special and significant. The important thing is that you give the decision some serious thought before prom night. You don’t want to make a decision you might regret while you are caught up in the emotion of this amazing evening. Ask yourself:

• Do I feel pressure to do this because everyone else is?

• Is everyone else really doing it or just talking big?

• Will I be able to look this person in the eye the next morning and talk about the experience?

• If we break up afterward anyway, how will I feel?

• Am I willing to buy and use condoms?

• Have I spoken to my partner about STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and birth control?

• Do I really trust this person?

• Do I really love this person, and does that make a difference?

• Is this the way I want to express my love?

Sex is the most intimate act between two people, so you should take the time to consider all of these questions and answer them coolly and honestly. Most important of all, make your own decision. Don’t let someone else—or the magic of prom night—cloud your judgment.

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