You shouldn't ignore your manners.
Tom is in a rush to get to a social dinner after having to work late, so he has to go to the dinner with no time to stop anywhere.
Tom wants to arrive at the dinner on time after working late.
Tom orders a bottle of wine on Amazon that is delivered to the hostess chilled just before dinner.
Tom arrives to the dinner with no gift for the hostess because he did not have time to stop.
The hostess is touched by Tom's thoughtfulness and enjoys the wine he sent.
The hostess is a bit offended that Tom did not take the time to make a gesture for her.