In the novel ‘The Great Gatsby,’ the main character Nick Carraway’s experience between Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby’s individual dinner parties were significantly unique in ways while being slightly similar. The ways in which some of each of the two events differed was quite contrasting. The mannerisms of each of the hosts’ personalities were apparent in the characteristics and distinct factors of each of the social gatherings. Tom is a brash, vulgar “...brute of a man, ...” while Gatsby is a charismatic, charming, hospitable gentleman. This in turn created obvious differences and hidden similarities as well as showcasing the ‘new money’ Gatsby and the ‘old money’ Tom. An obvious difference at Tom’s dinner party what that the atmosphere was rather tense to say the least, compared to the hoopla and rambunctious hollering emitting from Gatsby’s party. The conversation was forced, awkward and painful, which was a complete representation of Tom’s steadfast and bullish personality. The party then goes on to digress onto the predetermined route on a downward spiral into a pit from which it could not return while it further intensifies the uneasiness of the personal get-together before it actually began. Nick was unable to fully appreciate the ambiance, predominantly from Tom’s constant groundless remarks and racist ravings about how “It is up to us, who are the dominant race, to watch out or these other races will have control of things.”(Pg. 18) which was definitely uncomfortable for both Nick and Jordan as well as embarrassing for Daisy. Additionally, Tom suddenly impolitely excused himself from the dinner table to answer a phone call from his mistress, therefore increasing the uneasiness to the already outre’ ambience of the dinner party. As if it was not rude enough that the host himself left the dinner table to answer a phone call, the fact that this call was from his mistress was completely appalling