Survey reveals sharp decline in American dinner parties

An ‘Outnumbered’ panel discusses a new survey showing a steep decline in dinner parties since 1975 and why Americans are hosting friends less often.

An ‘Outnumbered’ panel examines a recent survey highlighted by The Atlantic showing dinner party hosting rates fell from 42% in 1975 to just 12% in 2026. The panel discusses what may be driving the decline and how Americans’ social habits have changed.