Business appointments should be made well in advance, although punctuality is not essential. In most cases, business is done at the office, and when someone is invited to a restaurant, this invitation is usually done to socialize and not to continue business discussions. If an expatriate is invited to an Italian home, it is common to bring a gift for the host, such as a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates. During the dinner conversation, there is a wide variety of acceptable topics, including business, family matters, and soccer.