“I think the sort of person you want at a party is someone who is self-aware, polite and has a basic knowledge of table manners. And that goes for both men and women.” ThinkingMenPartyMen And WomenMannersPolite Author:Derek Blasberg
“Talking, texting or tweeting on your phone is the worst in any social situation. I went to a lunch during Paris Fashion Week, and I managed to steal a few moments with Lee Radziwill - who I think is perhaps the classiest woman alive - and she said this is her biggest pet peeve too. So I'm in good company.” ThinkingMomentsSituationWeekWorstFashionStealingPetGood CompanyPeevesPet Peeve Author:Derek Blasberg
“If it is a cocktail party, I think bringing your partner, husband or wife is fine. To a certain extent, when someone throws a party, they expect to have people over. If it's a seated dinner, though, you should check beforehand. Asking to bring your partner is fair. Asking to bring eight friends from college is not. A good hostess will always accommodate extras and stragglers, but she'll never forget who brought them.” PeopleThinkingForgetPartyWifeCollegeHusbandExtrasNever Forget Author:Derek Blasberg
