HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
Don't let party etiquette take the fun out of the celebration. Check out our must-read guidelines on guest etiquette and relax! With our tips, you're sure to be a perfect guest at the your next dinner or cocktail party! Read on for Part 2 of our Guide to Party Guest Etiquette!
Pop Quiz! The invite says 8 P.M. You should arrive at:
A. 7:55 P.M. You never want to be late.
B. 8:10 P.M. The host will appreciate the extra minutes to prepare.
C. Fashionably late. Who wants to be the first person in an empty room?
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Answer: If you picked answer B, congrats! For formal events, guests should arrive within fifteen minutes of the time listed on the invitation. For informal events, guests can arrive up to thirty minutes after the party officially begins.
Expert Tip:
Proper party etiquette dictates that you should never arrive early, unless the host has specifically asked you to do so. Otherwise, you could end up being a hindrance instead of a help.
Expert Tip:
Proper party etiquette dictates that you should never arrive early, unless the host has specifically asked you to do so. Otherwise, you could end up being a hindrance instead of a help.
Even though saying "hello" and "goodbye" seems like an easy task, we assure you that there's more complication involved.
Always make an effort to find and greet the host within the first ten minutes of your arrival.
Always seek out the host to thank them and say goodbye before you leave the party.
Make sure to say goodbye to other guests you know well or have talked to at length during the event. Otherwise, they might end up wondering where you've gone!
Always seek out the host to thank them and say goodbye before you leave the party.
Make sure to say goodbye to other guests you know well or have talked to at length during the event. Otherwise, they might end up wondering where you've gone!
Here's a guide for what to bring to help your host(ess) out.
Don't upstage the host: If you'd like to bring food or drink, call ahead to ask what the host is serving. Then, bring something small to complement it.
The larger and more elaborate the event (and the harder the host has worked), the nicer your gift should be.
Always attach a note, or indicate on a tag who the gift is from. Don't let your gift remain anonymous!
The larger and more elaborate the event (and the harder the host has worked), the nicer your gift should be.
Always attach a note, or indicate on a tag who the gift is from. Don't let your gift remain anonymous!
Decoding the Dress
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Etiquette: Part 2
Etiquette: Part 2
Guide To Being a
Gracious Guest
Gracious Guest
