The Official Late-Comer Style Guide

Welcome to the guide for those who show up to the party at 11:59 PM.

Section 1: The Essentials

Avoid the following:

• Showing up early
• Wearing matching outfits
• Taking the host's name off the welcome mat

Instead, try:

• Arriving just as things are getting good
• Dressing like a reject from a bad 80s music video
• Removing the host's name and replacing it with 'The Party'

Section 2: Advanced Techniques

To really make an entrance:

Bring a six-pack of beer to share with the host

Play the 'I'm not late' game

Claim you're there for the snacks

Hyperlink to Late-Comer Philosophy for more in-depth information.

Section 3: Bonus Content

For the truly exceptional late-comer:

Bring a gift, but only if you can find one that's already been opened

Offer to help with the cleaning up

Hyperlink to Laterness Ethics for more on the gray areas.