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Originally posted by Pretty Kitty
I may be alone on this one, but I usually don't bring anything unless I am asked to. It is usually known before hand if it is a pot-luck or something where you have to bring something. If not, I suppose I usually figure that the host or hostess knows what he or she is doing. I am planning a house warming so everyone knows to bring gifts, but I really really, really don't want anyone to bring food. That would just ruin my whole theme.....
Plus, what if it is nasty or makes someone sick???? How embarrassing would that be!!!!
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Agreed. Usually if it is an event where you are expected to provide a gift, like a shower, anniversary/birthday party or a house warming, people will not bring a food or drink offering (which most times, is only an appetizer, dessert or bottle of something anyway). The food or drink offering is "the gift" so to speak at a dinner party or casual social event--the offering is not necessary if they are bringing an actual gift.
If it's not a party where I'm bringing a gift, I only bring food if I'm asked to or if I know the hosts really well (my good friends). Otherwise, I'll bring a bottle of wine (which they don't have to open that night) or a bouquet of flowers. Last time I hosted a dinner party and invited four friends (two were a couple). I recieved what--you guessed it, three bottles of wine! We opened one that night--the rest went into my wine collection. Often times, it's clear from the party theme or invitation that you need not bring anything but yourself. If that's the case, then I follow the hosts' wishes but might follow-up with a thank you card.
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