Dinner parties are a popular type of social event in the United States, and if you are visiting on business or for pleasure, you may be invited to one by someone you meet. There are a few things you should know about how to act and what to do when attending.

First of all, when invited, there are a few questions you should immediately ask. One, ask, what sort of attire is appropriate?This means you want to know what to wear. If the dinner is formal, women will want a dress or a business suit and men will want to wear a suit.

Two, ask, should I bring any food?It's polite to help the host of the dinner party out by offering to do some of the work of preparation. Good hosts won't ask for much, but they might ask for you to bring some dessert or some wine. Even if they tell you not to bring anything, it is polite to insist on bringing wine, at least, as a gift in exchange for their hospitality.

Come to the dinner party fifteen or thirty minutes after it is scheduled to begin ,you won't be considered late; this is customary. Once at the party, immediately find the host and tell them, Thank you so much for having me.It's also polite to compliment them on something such as their house or the clothing they are wearing. That wonderful dress!The host will probably talk with you for a moment before running off to greet other guests.

At this point, you should mingle and make conversation with the other guests. If you are drinking, be sure to hold your glass in the opposite hand from the one you shake with. This way, if you meet someone new, your hand will not be cold and clammy.

At dinner, sit wherever the host asks you to and be sure to at least try whatever food is offered to you. You don't have to eat anything you don't want, though. Don't eat with your hands and keep your elbows off the table. If you feel lost about which utensil to use or how to eat a dish properly, either copy your neighbor at the table or politely ask them what to do.

At the end of the party, find the host again and tell them I had a great time. Thank you.Don't take back the food or wine you have brought unless the host offers (but you can take back the dishes that you brought the food on.) After the party, the next time you see the host, you should compliment them again to show your gratitude.

晚宴活动为美国很受欢迎的社交类型，当你在做商业拜访或纯粹娱乐时，你也许会被邀请出席他们的聚会。这里有一些建议当事情发生时，你应该要如何应付及该做些什么。

第一，当你受到邀请，有很多的问题你必须立刻询问。第一个问题「What sort of attire is appropriate？」指的是你想要知道要穿什么。如果是一场正式的晚宴，女士要求穿穿礼服或西服，男士要求穿西装。

第二，「 Should I bring any food？ 」这是表示礼貌的方式，目的协助邀请你的主人晚宴为做些准备。好的主人是不会有很多的请求，但是他们也可能请你带些点心及美酒。即使他们告诉你不要带任何东西，坚持带一瓶白酒是很有礼貌的表现，至少，表示作为主人热情款待的感谢之意。

在晚宴开始后的15-30分钟抵达，惯例你不会被视为迟到。一旦到达， 立即找到邀请你的主人并且告诉他：「Thank you so much for having me.」适时赞美也是很有礼貌的，像是他们的房子或服式。「What wonderful dress!」主人将会在与其他客人招呼前与你寒喧几句。

要说明的是，你应该要与其他的客人加入谈话。如果你正在喝酒，记得一手拿著酒杯，另一手留给与人握手。这样如果你与到其他的人，你的手将永远不会冷冷粘粘的。

在晚宴时，主人会问你要坐在那里以便可以供应食物给你。但是，不需要吃掉任何你不想要的食物。不要使用手来吃东西，还有将你的手肘与餐桌之间保持距离。如果你感觉你不知道如何正确使用餐具或吃东西的礼节，那就仿照坐在你身边的人或有礼貌的询问他们如何使用。

在晚宴的结束，再次找到邀请你的主人，并且告诉他们：「had a great time. Thank you.」除非主人要求，千万不要把你带来的食物及美酒带走(但是你可以把留在你的盘子上的食物带走。)晚宴后，下一次你再看到邀请你的主人，你应该再说几句赞美来表达感谢之意。