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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!
When to Arrive
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! 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?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.
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.
Always Say Hello and Goodbye
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! This rule seems intuitive, but when you're caught up in the bustle of the event, it's easy to forget this basic courtesy.
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!
What to Bring
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! The rules on whether or not to bring a gift, as well as what to bring, depend on the party. For more details, be sure to check out our expert advice in our article on Host and Hostess Gifts. Here are some general rules to keep in mind:
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!
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