Business Insider asked etiquette experts about the mistakes to avoid when hosting for the holidays. Although hosting friends and family for the holidays can be fun, there's no denying that doing so also comes with its fair share of stress. AdvertisementTo avoid making etiquette mistakes in the process, Business Insider asked two experts to share the top mistakes they see people make when hosting. wilpunt/Getty ImagesShellis told BI that serving too much alcohol is an easy way to create unnecessary issues at a party. "For 30 years, I've been hosting parties, and I'm going to tell you there's nothing that will kill a beautiful environment quicker than somebody that's hammered and acting foolish," Shellis told BI.

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