How To Be A Gracious Dinner Party Guest

Etiquette When You Are Invited to A Dinner Party.

1. Always respond to an invitation within a week of receiving it.

You will probably recieve your invite 2 & 1/2 weeks before the party. RSVP-ing as soon as possible gives the host time to plan the menu and favors.



2. Follow the dress code.

Please follow it accordingly and do not be difficult. There is a reason why the host has requested this. If you do not feel comfortable with the dress code don't be a pain, grasiously decline the invitation. I am sure you will be missed.



3.Be on time.

Fashionably late is typically the statis quo and lets face it no one wants to be the first one at the party. What is "Fashionably late"? A half hour window is usually given for dinner/cocktail parties. Be warned though that this does not stand true for weddings, business functions and church services.



4. Always check with the host before bringing a guest of your own.

If you wish to bring a guest as your partner, good dinner table etiquette demands that you should always check with the host first.



5. Dont forget a gift for the host/hostess.

Don't forget the host/hostess! Small things such as: flowers, wine, a candle, champagne, a dessert item, chocolate.



Never come to a dinner party empty handed!!