I'd like to propose a new rule for holiday gatherings. Because some of you like to congregate in the kitchen during cooking.
And I get it! It's cozy and homey and a nice place to be! You're welcome there.
But one person in there is working. They need access to drawers, cabinets, and appliances. Which you will be in the way of.
At some point you will say "whoops, sorry" and get out of the way of what you were obstructing. You get one whoops free. The second time, go to the living room.