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Cocktails and Cocktail Party - Guests are mostly standing and dress attire can range from business to casual.

Cocktail Buffet - Small tables and chairs are set up for guests after they fill up their plates at the buffet station. The attire is usually formal or business attire. This event can last 2-3 hours.

Cocktail Reception - The most formal event. Attire is very dressy for women and usually black tie for men. The reception can be held for a distinguished guest of honor or event, such as an opening of a new performing arts center or film premier. There is so much food that the reception can count as dinner and Champagne is always served.

Tips to maneuver your way as a guest at a cocktail party:
Do some research on the guests attending the cocktail party. 'Small talk' will be much easier for you.

Determine what your goals are. Whether you are social or business networking, keep in mind your goal(s) in attending this party.

Do extend your hand and introduce yourself to unfamiliar guests. Maintain eye contact during introductions and conversations.

Circulate (make the rounds) a little before you head to the bar or buffet table. Food and drink should not be the main goals.

Don't get drunk.

Do keep conversations away from sex, politics and religion.

Keep drinks and food in your left hand. You right hand will be free for meeting, greeting and departure handshakes.

If attending a cocktail party in a private home, treat household staff with dignity and respect. There are to be no personal or special requests from you to the staff.

Finessing cocktail food:
Anything passed on a tray is to be picked up with a napkin and popped in your mouth or put on your cocktail plate.