How Do You Act At A Formal Dinner?
Modern life and culture is all about casual and comfortable. Today, many people do not know how to act at a formal dinner. What are the rules in that social setting? Etiquette is an old-fashioned word. The basis for social rules is really being kind and considerate to others. Most of it is common sense and paying attention to a few details. Dress appropriately. Look at the invitation to see if there is a dress code, like black tie. Wear the required attire at the formal dinner. For black tie, men wear black tuxedos with white shirts and black ties. Women wear long evening gowns. Pay attention to the fit of all the clothes. Don’t forget good dress shoes. The Emily Post website (see Resources) has a great guide describing the proper attire for different occasions, including white tie to semi-formal. Smile. It puts everyone around at ease and makes a good impression. Don’t have a giant, fake smile, though. Be natural and relaxed. Be a good date. It is common that people bring dates to a f
