2006-08-03 09:40:29 · 20 answers · asked by Incredulous wanderer 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
No, not at all. How about telling guests to bring their own if they want alcohol? BYO is pretty common practice even when the host does drink alcohol.
2006-08-04 15:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by QKC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not obligated to serve alcohol in any situation.
There are many reasons a person might choose not to serve liquor.
1. religious
2. health
3. financial
4. liability
5. impairs judgment
6. minors may be present
7. recovering alcoholic
8. moral objection
9. doesn't want friends driving drunk
10. Has more fun when sober
In any case, don't feel obligated to "defend" your reason for a "dry" party either. Many parts of the country and the world this is the norm.
You are nice enough to have the guests over, it is rude of them to presume what they shall be served while in YOUR home.
2006-08-03 10:48:52 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal Violet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, what would be rude would be to serve alcohol to some but not others for reasons other than they are under 21. However, if you are not serving to anyone then you are not being rude to those that drink.
2006-08-03 09:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by Erin S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I say if your entertaining guests that know you personally, and know that you dont drink, then they should assume that there wont be any alcohol at your gathering. Try telling people that they can bring there fav liquor if they wish to drink. Unless your against it all together, then try serving "virgin" drinks, it makes it fun!
2006-08-03 09:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by hvandyk82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your expectations about alcohol are clearly spelled out ahead of time so there can be no possibility of ugliness at the event itself, I say go with whatever rules make you happiest - you are the one hosting the event, after all.
But definitely make it clear if you expect the entire event to be alcohol-free, or if you will allow people to BTOB. Many people think it's acceptable (and occasionally expected) for them to bring a bottle of wine to certain types of gatherings; if this is such a gathering and you are wanting an alcohol-free event, telling them ahead of time will spare them a great deal of potential embarrassment.
2006-08-03 09:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by Katie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always have a supply of beer or wine on hand for my guests who may prefer to imbibe. I just announce to everyone that I'll be happy to get everyone something to drink and name off the list of what I have, adding the beer and wine at the end. Sometimes beer or wine will sit in my fridge for weeks.
2006-08-07 07:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Turin T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sponsoring a dinner party, barbeque, etc. then that is a call that you have to make. If you run a dry ship, then you might want to keep it that way. Remember, you are the one sponsoring the event, not the guests. If they must have a cocktail, then they can go to a bar after the event.
2006-08-03 13:50:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when enterraninng you want 2 offer drinks but if you don't want one make sure there is more 2 drink then just alcohol maybe some sparking apple jucie or wine or somthing they might like more then alcohol. not all poeple just like alcohol!
2006-08-03 13:59:44 · answer #8 · answered by jjof1812 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont drink. I dont serve alcohol in my home.
Its not rude , its my home.
You know who the drinkers are come xmas, they all leave early.
( and no one has ever brought booze to my house, because I wont serve it)
2006-08-03 13:49:39 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could tell them to bring their own bottle if they want to drink. That would not be rude.
2006-08-03 12:10:08 · answer #10 · answered by Kim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋