It's no news that due to the current meltdown, some of us get our afternoon meals on saturdays at weddings halls close by . In my time of moving round, i've noticed the following that could be useful to gatecrashers:

1. Due to the current hardship, marriages are now jointly planned by the couple,friends and family members [extended members included]. This help reduce the burden. It also explains why all of them want to have a stake in the food/drinks sharing. You can locate a face you are familiar with amongst them.

2. Once spraying of couples start, sharing of food stops. So do as much as possible to get your share before that time.

3. Those who sit close to the serving room or round tables get attended to better. Please and please, don't make the mistake of sitting in the overflow canopies outside the hall.

When you sit close to married women, you are likely to get double ration as they know how to hustle food. OYO is your name if you sit with children or slay queens.

4. Volunteer your services to share food/drinks or try to be friendly with one of the young girls sharing food then you will have reasons to smile.

5. It is written somewhere: 'The violent taketh it by force.' if the above tactics do not work, use strong head o. When you see people surrounding a tray, quickly go close and struggle one plate for yourself.