How to Be a Proper Guest at a Ball or Dance

Just keep your mind open, your smile wide and your dancing shoes polished.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dance Lessons Gift Certificates
• Thank-you Greeting Cards
• Corsages
• Limousines
• Men's Suits
• Let's Dance CD
• You Can Dance Fox-Trot Videos
• Dresses

1. Get ready to dance! Consider a few lessons beforehand, either one-on-one or in a group.

2. RSVP as soon as you get the invitation, either by phone or mail, if necessary. Or perhaps you're just required to buy your ticket.

3. Prepare your clothes. Dry-clean or press them - or shop for new things. Some dances are formal, some are funky, but most are a nice mix.

4. Make certain your shoes are comfortable. If they're new, break them in before the dance.

5. Investigate. Is the dance a rave, a cotillion, a jitterbug or a square dance? Make certain you have the right clothes and the right steps for the occasion.

6. Be enthusiastic, especially if you're on a date. Dances aren't for everyone, but a "let's try it" attitude can make a big difference in your enjoyment level.

7. Save the first and last dance for your date if it's a formal occasion.

8. Extend invitations to people you don't know, if the mood strikes.

9. Thank your host, if there is one.

Tips & Warnings

• Cutting in is not done much anymore, but the concept theoretically still exists; just be polite.
• Perhaps if the dance costs money, you (as a guest) could treat your host to a drink at the no-host bar. Or barring that, breakfast afterward.
• Watch your partner's toes.

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on 8/29/2006 If you're lost on rules of etiquette anywhere in the evening, follow the lead of the person who looks like they know what they are doing. A moment's hesitation can save you a mountainous blunder.

on 11/22/2005 Men, please do not remove your suit jacket, no matter how warm you are. Go outside and cool off, if need be.

on 11/22/2005 Hold your head high and stand and sit up straight. Trust me. No matter how traditional these tips are, you would be amazed at how many people slouch, and it really isn't attractive - or elegant - at all.