Arrival Time for French Dinner Parties?!

Question: I was wondering when you are supposed to arrive at a dinner party in France. I have heard that you should not arrive until 15-20 minutes after the time you have been given and I have also heard that you should not be more than 10 minutes late unless you call ahead of time. Could someone clear this up for me?? Thank you!

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Answers: I was wondering when you are supposed to arrive at a dinner party in France. I have heard that you should not arrive until 15-20 minutes after the time you have been given and I have also heard that you should not be more than 10 minutes late unless you call ahead of time. Could someone clear this up for me?? Thank you!

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Simply call the host and ask!
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Find out beforehand and RSVP

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If you aren't going then you don't observe the 15-20 min. late arrival because you aren't GOING to arrive. So 10 minutes is fine to call.

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