I will be alone and will not know anyone there; basically I emailed a Club secretary to enquire about membership and didn't hear anything so I forgot about it.
A month has passed by and I've got a reply out of the blue inviting me to the Club christmas party in London later this week. All I've been told is that it's black tie. The email says it's for me to meet everyone and view the Club premises in London.
I gather the secretary has done me a great favour by getting me a place at the party- but do I assume I'm there for what she says or am I the one being assessed? Also no mention was made of a price of a ticket or menu, or even drinks; do I assume that everything is 'on the house'?
Is it wise to take a gift for anyone or any description, bearing in mind they're all total strangers?
Any help welcome- cheers!
2007-11-25 21:52:26 · 9 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Traveller- perfectly legitimate, trust me. It's a known and respected club.
2007-11-25 23:56:53 · update #1
There is no expectation that you take a gift for a function like this. To do so will appear gauche. All you need do is ensure you are dressed appropriately (dinner suit in this case) and arrive with any invitation you may have been sent.
It is likely the evening will be complimentary in order to allow members to assess you as a prospective member to allow you to view the club and decide whether you wish to join. It will most likely be cocktails rather than a formal dinner in order to allow members and prospective members to mingle more easily.
Be on your best manners and enjoy the evening - and the membership if that follows!
If it is one of the old, established clubs in London then it will definitely help you if you mind your Ps and Qs.
2007-11-25 22:03:12 · answer #1 · answered by chris m 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the invite is not from personal friends or acquaintances, I see no obligation on your part to bring a gift. If it's a formal black-tie event, just show up as your dazzling self, dressed to kill, "Bond, James Bond that is", and charm everyone, as that is the best gift of all, but if you feel the need to give...find out which charitable organization the club may be involved with and make a donation... Kelly L.
2007-11-25 22:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by kelly w 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that this is a ruse to get money out of you and a phony party as the excuse. Do as at least one suggested and call. If you are not able to get a clear answer, stay clear of this event.
And I REALLY doubt that anything will "be on the house", but rather offered at inflated prices.
In the USA the police and other law enforcement agencies set up these phony parties also; they invite people whom "they'd like to talk with privately" and wait for them to show up for the free food and booze. Lots of small time thugs are caught by this scam, so if you have a shady past, beware.
2007-11-25 23:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the club of course,
but I doubt if it a free bar
Ring the secretary back and ask if the invite was for you alone or plus 1.
2007-11-25 22:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 04:01:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should email the secretary again with your questions, every club is different so that's who you would get the best answer from
Hope you have a great time and meet plenty of people, don't forget to smile and look like you're interested in their stories!
2007-11-25 22:20:56 · answer #6 · answered by grrrl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A Black Tie invitation calls for formal attire. Men wear tuxedos, women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates
2007-11-25 22:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by fozz 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No need for a gift.
2007-11-26 00:06:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presume you need to RSVP - maybe you could ask your questions when you phone to reply.
2007-11-25 22:02:36 · answer #9 · answered by TL 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋