You freely admit it. You’re a social guy. It doesn’t matter where the action is—you want to be in on it. Who wouldn’t want to hang out with his best buddies on a Saturday night?

On this particular Saturday night, however, there’s a problem. Your parents are out of town for the night, and you promised you’d stay home. Alone. As in you, yourself, and the family goldfish.

But then Drew calls. The movie’s over, and the guys are looking for a place to chill. Nothing wild, just to hang out, play some Xbox, unwind. You know you should say no. You gave your word. But Drew can be persuasive, and he knows your parents are gone. Before you know it, you’ve invited five guys over.

Oh, I know, you might be thinking, “‘Don’t Be Stupid!’, what right does he have…?”  well, none.  Actually, it’s a phrase that has been used in our house often.  Most often directed at me.

“Don’t be stupid” is a quick phrase we use to remind each other to think before we act.  So on behalf of all the people like me I offer these three pieces of New Year’s Eve advice.

Don’t Be Stupid!