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Local concept of social time
In some countries, an invitation for 8:00 p.m. means you should arrive at precisely 8:00 p.m. In
some other countries, it means you should arrive no earlier than 9:30 p.m. To avoid awkward and
embarrassing situations, ask questions before attending social events. The Foreign Service
nationals who work in the mission are a valuable resource, as are experienced officers at post.
Dress
Dress, too, varies according to country and event. Women should be particularly mindful of
conservative dress rules, such as skirt length, low necklines, and having one's arms covered.
Remember that "casual" in other countries almost never means jeans or shorts. It is always better
to be too dressed up than too dressed down. (For more details, see Chapter V.)
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