by Rajul Punjabi

6. DJ Duet: Why not benefit from two musical minds rather than shouldering the mood tunes all on your own? Create a playlist together so you can enliven your collection with some of his favorites and you’re sure to spin the grooves that will satisfy everyone.

7. Party like a boy scout: You’re motto…be prepared. Handle the tough stuff early so you pay attention to details – and each other – during the party.

8. Have a high sign: Create a word or gesture you can use if one of you needs to be rescued from a bad conversation—or is needed for triage in the kitchen stat!

9. Start Early: Finish everything up about an hour before the guests arrive and enjoy a glass of wine together so you relax. Oh and, don’t forget to eat!

10. Agree on clean-up: Will you do the dishes before going to bed, or crash and deal with the aftermath in the morning? Deciding beforehand will prevent wine-fueled fights the night of.

(See Tango’s Editor In Chief Carrie Sloan on ABC explaining how to be the hosts with the most.)