It just depends on the scenario for the dinner. At home would be a casual/comfortable yet presentable look, at a restaurant casual and at a high end restaurant you may want to be more dressy. If you rented a hall casual/dressy would be good too. It really depends on the function itself.
If you consider the person a guest for dinner then you should offer to pay their bill as well. Often the guest; especially if they are visiting with you will take one or more persons out for dinner, their treat! If it's just a friend that has come to visit and you are going out to dinner and then somewhere else make it clear to them that each of you will pay for your own dinner.
No you do not take a gift to a dinner party when you are a guest of honor. You are the focus point of the dinner party. However, after the event you should send a note of thanks to the hostess.
As a guest to a Vietnamese tea ceremony, it is appropriate to wear semi-formal attire such as a dress or a shirt with dress pants. Avoid wearing casual or revealing clothing, and opt for modest and respectful attire.
Every formal military dinner has a protocol officer assigned to it, sort of like an event manager. Get in contact with them and ask. Suggested civilian attire ranges from short and t-shirts to a tuxedo - know before you go.
The Dinner Guest - 2009 was released on: USA: May 2009
The cast of In the Company of Wolves - 2007 includes: Harriet Carlson as Dinner Guest Jacquy Emungania as Dinner Guest Jackie Gomesci as himself Chris Jason as Melvin Seely Atli Magnusson as Dinner Guest Cody Oliver as Earl Wilson Emily Stricker as Dinner Guest Angie Tocheri as Dinner Guest
As a guest to a Vietnamese wedding, it is appropriate to wear formal attire such as a dress or suit. Traditional Vietnamese attire, such as an ao dai, can also be worn to show respect for the culture. Avoid wearing white or black, as these colors are typically associated with mourning in Vietnamese culture.
The cast of The Dinner Guest - 2009 includes: Kathleen Cameron as Mom
A host or hostess is just that and whether you like this person or not you should respect your dinner guest's request. It is one night out of your life and you may even be surprised you might just end up not disliking the person your guest wants to bring.
The Dinner Guest - 2005 was released on: USA: 1 December 2005 (TV premiere)
The Dinner Guest - 2010 III was released on: USA: 9 November 2010
The cast of The Fiction of the Fix - 2013 includes: Karla Dominguez as Dinner Party Guest Aspen Dominguez as Dinner Party Guest Jen Elks as Dinner Party Guest Therese Garcia as August Natasha Muse as Melody Gwen Rider as Dinner Party Guest