2006-11-03 15:26:55 · 56 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
NO
2006-11-03 15:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! You are the hostess and they are the guests. I would have everything under control in the kitchen before the guests arrived . I would only refrigerate any leftover food, then spend my time with my guests. If everything is organized and cleaned up as you go along, there really isn't much cleanup anyway.
When leaving, your guests could be given a "take out" bag as a reminder of the wonderful evening they have spent at your house. Best wishes.
2006-11-09 16:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by oldtrash06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't. First because usually I'd prefer to do most of the cleaning the next morning rather than right away, and if they insist it means more work for me right then instead of after a good night's rest. Also, because I hate it when my stuff gets put away in the wrong places and can't find anything after, or when they're not quite as careful as I am washing dishes, or if they put stuff in the dishwasher that shouldn't go in there.
Okay, so I'm a little picky, but it's MY kitchen!
2006-11-04 08:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by Maddy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No; as a host you should do your best to make your guests feel comfortable, and expecting them to do manual labor at the end of a meal isn't polite. However, my guests usually insist on helping out, as I do when I am a guest. Don't feel you have to refuse help if it's offered!
2006-11-03 15:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the formality of the occasion, and just WHO the guests are.
It were a fairly formal occasion, then no, I would not expect them to help clean up. But for a casual party with friends that I know well, yes, I would HOPE that they might offer - not that they allways do ofcourse!!
2006-11-05 00:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. They are in your house as guests and should not be expected to clean up after you essentially offered to host.
It is always nice to have your guests offer, though. It's encouragement for you to do it again, and a way to show their appreciation.
However, I wouldn't *expect* anything, nor would I judge a person for not offering to help clean up since I was the one that offered to host.
2006-11-04 02:26:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. And as a matter of fact I have already plated the food and cleaned up the cooking "mess" and made ready the containers I will need to send leftovers home with guests (when appropriate) or put them away.
This leaves me with only 15 or so minutes to tidy up after the meal.
2006-11-03 15:39:36 · answer #7 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course NOT. but if Family guests...yah I expect them to help clean up, coz I do the same thing if I'm over for dinner at their place.
2006-11-03 20:49:30 · answer #8 · answered by ♥chicagurl♥ 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No you should clean up it's standard manners for most people. They came over for a good time and fun and to hang out with you not to scrub dishes. It's Pure Hospitality that guests don't clean up!
2006-11-04 02:58:10 · answer #9 · answered by xpseth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, of course not. I invited, so therefore I would be the one to
clean up after everyone. If they offer then I'm not going to say
no, but I would tell them, that they don't have to do a thing,
cause they are the guest and I am the host. Besides I have
a dish washer.
2006-11-03 17:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I invite "guests" over for dinner I don't expect them to lift a finger. That's why we call them "guests", as for family, I slave them.
2006-11-04 02:29:45 · answer #11 · answered by bullrider 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋