Dinner Party Etiquette: Simple But Not-So-Obvious Dos and Don'ts

[smahala1991]

Chances are some point in your life you will be invited to a fancy schmancy dinner party. You may ask: What do I wear, How do I know which fork to use?, and What topics should I avoid? Well my friends you have come to the right mytake. Today we are going over some dinner party do's and don'ts. Follow these tips and be the belle or the gentleman of the dinner party.

Do's:

Always dress nice.

@Ginnyweasley97 asked a good question about what to wear at a dinner party earlier. Guys, this is your opportunity to dress like a sharp dressed man. I would suggest wearing a suit and tie, or a dress shirt, tie, and.nice slacks. The shirt and slacks should be free of wrinkles and holes. Always wear dressy shoes.

Ladies, this is your chance to be the belle of the ball. Wear a dress or a nice blouse and skirt. Do not wear anything low cut or too short because it is considered to be inappropriate. If chilly weather occurs I suggest wearing tights or leggings to keep your legs covered. Wear high heels or flats. Keep jewelry to a minimum.

Know your spoons and forks.

This diagram explains all the proper table settings and utensils for a dinner party.

Always put the napkin in your lap.

Always answer respectfully whenever someone asks you a question. It is only respectful to answer the host or any dinner party attendee when you are being addressed.

Always try all food on your plate. This is also very respectful to the host showing that you take interest in the meal.

Gentlemen, if a lady excuses herself to freshen up always stand up as she gets up to leave the room. Likewise do the same as she re-enters the room.

Always thank the host and hostess for inviting you and for throwing the dinner party. This will keep you on the good list for a long time to come.

Now let's get to the don'ts, shall we?

First of all do not eat like a pig or slurp your soup or drinks . This is highly ill mannered and unappreciated to your host.

Avoid talking about taboo topics such as sex, religion, politics, and sports. Also watch your language when you speak. Here is a clip from The Nuttty Professor to show you the wrong way.

Do not burp or pass gas at the table. This is extremely rude and childish. Here is Cletus Klump to provide an example.

So, yeah, don't break gas or laugh too loud at a dinner party. It will save you from choking and embarrassment.

So in a nutshell those are some basic tips to follow if you're invited to a fancy dinner party. If you are lucky enough to go have fun and remember to still be yourself, but follow etiquette.

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[Mustachekitteh]

This is why I would avoid dinner parties like the plague. The table setting part is what would make me not want to eat due to knocking something over. :(

[ConsultantIsBack]

If i don't put the napkin on the left side my grandma freaks out. Like she might die one day because of that lol

[Tromba]

That would produce the most boring dinner party imaginable.

What you really need is to come with the ability and desire to entertain and be entertained by others. To show wit and to encourage others to show theirs to best advantage. Worrying about what fork to use will destroy any hope of an entertaining evening and what else is the point?

[smahala1991]

I just thought this would be ineresting information

[Tromba]

Sorry If I sounded harsh but what people who are going to attend a dinner party really need to learn is how to have an entertaining conversation. That is far more important and far rarer than knowing how to dress or even correct deportment. Dinner parties rise or fall on the conversational skills of the guests and sadly these skills are no longer cultivated.

[smahala1991]

Well yes that's important too. I'm trying to make this entertaining too by adding the film clips.

[vishna]

I've never been to a fancy dinner. I wish I was better at conversation or didn't get nervous when unexpected things happen (like guests that I'm not comfortable with sitting in front of me) then I don't know how to keep things going.

[Ginnyweasley97]

Thanks for the mention and this was helpful

[smahala1991]

Welcome. I thought the film clips are pretty self explanatory of what not to do either

[smahala1991]

So , how did it go?

[Dave20154]

Pretty interesting

[smahala1991]

Thanks. I think the videos are self explanatory myself lol. In more ways than one