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10 etiquette mistakes no one should ever make at a dinner party

Dennis GreenApr 11, 2016, 19:28 IST

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Dinner party etiquette, like most etiquette rules, is often lost or misunderstood.

Which - we think - is a shame, since it's so vitally important to all involved. After all, no one wants to make a fool of themselves.

Dinner parties also aren't just social occasions, as a boss or client may hold one unexpectedly and request your attendance on short notice.

Don't panic - it's a lot easier than it may seem to play the part.

Here are 10 things you must avoid doing if you're going to any kind of dinner party.