My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 2 years and he invited me to go to his family's thanksgiving. Do I bring cookies or wine or anything?
2006-11-21 14:09:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
We're both 19. It's a long distance relationship. This is only the 2nd family function I've been too where it will be his whole extended family. Maybe that information will help!
2006-11-21 14:24:57 · update #1
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2006-11-21 15:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by terrie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually do. Ask his mom or whoever is hosting it (try to get number from the boyfriend to ask directly if you are comfortable doing so) if there is anything that you can bring that will help. If she says no, ask are you sure, then if she says no again, then you should feel no obligation to bring anything. I would however be very attentive to the clean up. I know I love it and appreciate it so much when people come over and they help me clean up from a meal or something like that. Just a little idea if you are trying to score some points with the family. ;-P
2006-11-21 14:20:04 · answer #2 · answered by latinared2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definatly bring something! I'd be careful on bringing side dishes because there may already be that same dish there and you don't want to inadvertantly turn it into a competition. I would do what smplylori suggested and bring a nice autum center piece. Well I would suggest a bottle of wine too unless your in a place where you have to be 21 to purchase it. If so sparking grape juice works well!
2006-11-21 21:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by Julianna L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the person hosting and ask if there 's anything you can bring....a salad, desert, chips, ice cream whatever. Don't bring wine, they might not want to feel obligated to serve it with dinner. Bring your own beer if you'll be drinking all day. Almost everybody appreciates a bag of ice if you;re boozing
2006-11-21 14:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by Foss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring a nice potted plant, mums are nice and seasonal. Maybe a small bag of gourmet coffee beans, for enjoyment with dessert or the next morning. Your boyfriend's mom will be so pleased you are there, with or without gifts. Have a wonderful day.
2006-11-21 14:27:11 · answer #5 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring flowers for his mother; and definately bring something to eat (seems like a big gathering). If you weren't asked to bring something particular, at least bring a plate of cookies, fresh veggies, or pie or something, but keep it very simple unless asked.
2006-11-22 01:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by LittleFreedom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would really be nice to maybe bring an autumn center piece,with a candle in it. Doesn't have to be too! expensive, remember its the thought that counts. At least it would be for both the parents to cherish.
2006-11-21 14:26:17 · answer #7 · answered by smplylori32 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe just bring a nice bottle of wine.
2006-11-21 14:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by Win the West!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whilst going over somebody's homestead for dinner (or regardless of), I consistently make particular I convey something. i'm particular his mom might savour you calling her up and asking what you could desire to convey. yet once you experience uncomfortable doing that, convey a desolate tract or a bottle of wine.
2016-10-17 08:53:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure John's family would enjoy a bottle of wine. Kendall Jackson Chardonnay ( good $15 bottle of wine)
2006-11-21 14:17:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course! By now you should know his family well enough and be comfortable enough around them (assuming you're all adults) to call them up and ask them what you can bring.
2006-11-21 14:18:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋