Is a gift necessary for a dinner party? If you are invited to dinner, take something that will not cause work for the hostess or interfere with the hostess’ carefully planned menu. If you wish to send flowers, you can have a florist deliver them beforehand or send some a day or two after the […]
If I’m invited for coffee, do I need to take something? When invited to “drop by for a cup of coffee,†it is not essential to take anything, unless you happen to have some home–baked goods or a small bouquet of flowers from your garden. A formal afternoon tea–given to honor a houseguest, welcome new […]
Who is supposed to entertain my young child at someone else’s home? You are responsible for keeping your child out of trouble. If the host family has children who are willing to include yours, that is fine, but do not just tell your child to run off and play. Americans are somewhat more strict with […]
