More formal dinner parties are generally held in the interior of your home, out of sight of friendly (and perhaps nosy) neighbors, so you likely don’t feel compelled to extend invitations to ...

As Post says, an invite to watch the game, grab a drink, or attend a dinner party is someone's way of asking if you want to spend time together.

Dear Amy: I live in a small college town and work at the college. We have a broad group of friends and each Christmas, my partner and I like to host a big party.