Mrs Bloggs 'At Home' Etiquette/Protocols
Having recently moved into a new house in a deepest rural English village, the present Mrs MM and I have been invited to Mrs Bloggs (wife of retd Army officer) At Home, for drinks in a few weeknds time. Never having been schooled in these sorts of things, I wonder if any of the Officer Corps could help with etiquette/ protocols for such events?
For instance, the RSVP has been crossed out and what looks like refutts (or maybe reputts) written above. Any help with that one?
What exactly does an 'At Home' for drinks afternoon entail, and what dress would be appropriate (for me and for Mrs MM).
Does one take a bottle of wine/ flowers/ chocolates/ all of the above?
Presumably normal etiquette for arrival times and for post event Thank You notes would be appropriate?
Any other advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks in advance
MM