You’ve
just been invited to a dinner party
from a new neighbor’s home. Undoubtedly
you want to make a good impression. It
would be great to be on everyone’s guest list.
So, how do the best guests behave?
Read on to find out.
Thank The Host
As
soon as you receive the invitation, thank the host, and offer to bring
something.
Take
a hostess gift. It may be a bottle of
wine, flowers, or even a small box of chocolate.
You've Arrived. Now What?
Do
not bring food
except for a box of candy—or something similar—as a gift.
If
you have offered to bring something and the host has agreed, then this is
fine. But typically, the host has the
party menu planned and won’t have room for your contribution.
Arrive
at the stated time or no more than fifteen minutes after.
Do
not drink
too much or bore everyone by dominating the conversation.
How to Know When it's Time to Leave?
Leave
the party when the host signals it is the end of the evening.
Usually
this is a subtle gesture, such as offering coffee so your drive is easier, or
asking what you plan to do tomorrow (a direct statement indicating that the
evening is over).
When
guests don’t recognize the subtle message, the host will begin to pick up a few
items, which means that they would like to clean up.
Typically,
if there are no games or any other diversions after dinner, one hour is
sufficient.
More
by The Polite One
Inviting,
Planning, and Sending Guests Out the Door
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