Late Guests And Early Arrivals: When Timing Becomes Rude [The Question]

Patch’s etiquette column is putting the age-old dinner party dilemma to readers: how much grace do you extend to the friend who treats your 6 p.m. invitation as a loose suggestion, and does the same patience apply to guests who show up suspiciously early? Whether you favor the “invite them an hour ahead” workaround or think chronic latecomers deserve a frank conversation, Patch wants your take via a quick survey.