What am I supposed to do at a “cocktail partyâ€? Cocktail parties are typical American gatherings, usually starting at 5:00 p.m. or so, to which large numbers of people are invited and for which no gift is really necessary. These parties may be accompanied by simple hors d’oeuvres (nachos, shrimp, cheese and crackers, pickles, dips […]
Should I arrive at a party late? Some say that it is “fashionable†to arrive late at a party, but do not believe them. If it is a big party, and cocktails are at 5:00 and dinner is at 7:00, you should arrive well before 7:00, even if you do not intend to have cocktails. […]
What should I take when I stay for a long time? Usually the people who stay more than one or two nights in someone else’s home are very close friends or relatives of the host family. They know each other well and are most likely to make such a visit during a vacation or holiday. […]
