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It's that time of year again, so here are a few tips on being the favorite guest at any holiday gathering.
RSVP Is Not Optional
The best hosts will send printed invitations with preaddressed, stamped return envelopes four weeks in advance to allow guests plenty of time to add the party to their schedule. Other hosts may send invitations via email, text, or social media. Invitees need to respond within two days at the most in order for the hosts to know how many people will attend and have ample time to plan for food and drink accordingly.
Dress Right
If the invitation doesn't specify a dress code, ask the host/hostess what they’d prefer you wear on the scale from business casual to Santa sweaters. Asking the other guests what they plan to wear is another option; if you both make the wrong wardrobe choices, at least you won't be the only one who shows up in an aloha shirt. Whatever you decide, make sure it's appropriate; don't arrive in overly revealing outfits, even if you look great in them....