Invitation to Dinner Party: Exciting or Nerve Wrecking?



As soon as David gets invitation for an overnight stay at friend’s place, for attending a birthday celebration, going for a formal or casual dinner party, he began searching for ideas to say no in a polite manner. Earlier, I took him a shy and introvert person but later on I realized he is excited to attend but the postulation to make mistakes stops him from going to such places. And he avoids going at such places where the number of guests are mostly less and each and every person is noticeable. I consider the invitation very important as host or hostess thought enough of us to invite and make arrangements in order to ensure we had a nice time, so accepting the invitation is a small gesture that conveys gratitude.  



If you are no different than David, then you certainly need to read this piece of article for accepting the invitation in a very positive manner.

Try understanding that your company was desired, which is why, you have got the invitation to spend great time together. It is very apparent that no one invites people to create bullshit drama or do anything which could spoil their time, after all money and efforts, both are invested in it. Consider yourself important and participate elatedly.

There is no point not following the dress code given by the host. If you consider it funny, then why not have fun for a day. Break your normal routine and do something to make you more socially acceptable among people. 


Reaching late will never increase your importance rather it could increase the chances of not getting invitation again by the same host or hostess. Try to reach on time or even few minutes prior to the invitation. By any chance, if you are late by few minutes, make a call to host and inform about your late arrival. If you are late by an hour or two, better head towards your home and prepare your dinner. 


It is always a good idea to bring a gift to host or hostess. If you are bringing something to eat, do not expect the gift used in the meal. If you are really fond of chocolate flavored pastry that you have brought as a gift, try to buy one for you as well, have that, then join the party. Understand that things have been planned in advance when your gift was not even baked.


It is good to be sporty but don’t try to encroach the space of host. It is better to follow them to get seated, during dinner and while serving. Do not underestimate the potential of host and consider them capable enough to arrange things flawlessly. Give them time so that they can go by the plan. 

Clinking glass is not always appreciable when toasting. Join in but abstain from doing things which could make you look weird. 


Give a thanksgiving hand written note to the host after a dinner party. It is considered as a more courteous and conscious way than a simple handshake. This is one way to stand out from the crowd and you will be in thoughts of your host. 


Enjoyment is all about having good time with friends, conversing and laughing together, sharing interesting things and contributing your role that all will remember for a long time.

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