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In the US, there does not have to be any (36) reason for a party. Often it may just be for the fun of it--though a Chinese visitor once said that what (37) him about American parities is that people rarely seem to be having an awfully good time. If nothing else, people may want to show off their house. The average American is obsessed with home (38) , and after having spent a huge amount of time and money in fixing up the place, it is nice to have people come and (39) the results. The invitation will probably come by telephone~ If you are married, you can assume that your (40) is invited. What you should never do is to show up with an (41) guest--no matter how informal the occasion is. The dress (42) for a dinner party can be unpredictable, and it is not only foreigners who are puzzled by it. The problem is that there are very few (43) remaining. (44) . However, if the party includes business associates, a suit is more likely to be in order. Among good friends, there is less dressing up, (45) A lot of party dressing consists of looking as if you made an effort for your hosts’ sake. Women often dress up much more than men, (46) . If you are suffering any doubts as to what to wear, simply ask your hosts "Is it dressy"