Whether it's an intimate dinner party with friends or the office holiday bash, with these etiquette do's and don'ts, you will be the most polite guest at the party.
 
·  Do RSVP within a week of receiving the invitation.
 
·  Do call the hostess if you're not sure of the dress code. However, never call the day of the party when the hostess is doing last minute preparations.
 
·  Don't arrive early. But, if you're going to be more than 15 minutes late to a dinner party, do call. Also, don't arrive more than 30 minutes late for a cocktail party.
 
·  Do bring a hostess gift to thank the hostess for all her hard work.
 
· Do hold your drink in your left hand during cocktails, so you can shake hands easily.
 
· Don't overstay your welcome. Plan to leave close to the ending time stated on the invitation, or about an hour after the dinner is over.
 
· Do alert the hostess, in advance, if you must leave before the party is over. When departing, let her know with a smile and a wave, rather than an involved good-bye, so that others don't leave as well.
 
· Don't forget to send a thank you note within a week after the date of the party.
 
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