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Does anyone use “calling cards” anymore when at someone’s party?
I am reading a book from 1955 and they said to leave calling cards so they know who was at the party.
Apparently the cards had the persons name address and telephone number.
I am planning a garden party and I don’t know if I should leave a tray out for them or not.
Is this a lost tradition?
That tradition was GONE for all practical purposes even by 1955. It was actually more of a Victorian thing, when people did drop by, unannounced, and simply left their “calling card” with the butler. Cards now are used related to business and are sometimes left at offices if a salesperson visits and hopes to get an appointment.
A guest book would be the solution, if you want a record of who attended your party. A bit unusual, but not rude at all, and a nice keepsake especially if you don’t entertain often or this is something very special.
Buick’s answer would make you seem ridiculous. People now have business cards, not “calling cards” and a tray of business cards has NO PLACE at a garden party, how tacky.
