Wow. LOL You guys seriously crack me up.
I go to whoever is closest to me when I start the game, or end my chores. It killed me when all the friends moved upstairs, that meant no one was in the Dining Room or the Clock Room. LOL
Since I "messed up" on doing chores before asking a friend to help, I have to do a favor first, then go play a game, then do my chores, otherwise I won't get my bar filled as much (this is when I'm close to doing an Adventure). Always, always, always make sure you have a slot open to do a favor before finishing your chores.
~Vicks