I was invited to a social event with friends from work. I recently learned that this would actually be a dinner party. Usually when we get together after hours we will eat out or chip in on the meal to some degree whether its pizza or full blown catering. However, a few women from work are hosting this party and I was not asked to contribute anything.
I feel somewhat obligated to bring something even though they have already planned the menu. I would feel very akward showing up empty handed so any advice would be greatly appriciated.
2007-03-10 09:12:22 · 16 answers · asked by Joe K 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just bring a bottle of wine or flowers, but only if it's in their home.
2007-03-10 09:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can never go wrong with a nice bottle of wine.
You could even really go overboard and bring one selection of white wine, and one of red. Some people prefer one over the other, and that way everyone would have a choice.
You could also show you appreciation to the hostess (if it is being given at a particular persons house) by bringing a few spring flowers...tulips, daisies....not in a romantic way, but just sweet.
It is good manners to bring something, even if nothing has been requested.
I was brought up to always bring a gift to a dinner or gathering at someones house.
Have an enjoyable evening, it is always great to have friends at work that you can socialize with also.
2007-03-10 17:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand how you would feel about showing up with out anything.So why not pick up some nice fresh flowers to brighten up the table.You could bring a yummy box of chocolates that can be passed around later on.Or you may want to pick up some flavored coffee to be made to go along with dessert.Have a wonderful time what ever you bring.
2007-03-10 18:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If going to a semi-formal dinner party I would take a bottle of both red and white wine and make up a cheese board for afters - take a variety of soft and hard cheeses (available at any deli) and pop them on a plate with a few types of crackers and add a bunch of grapes to accentuate the look and flavors! Cover with cling film (If you make it yourself it wont cost too much and is more appreciated I think!) Hope this helps, good luck! :)
2007-03-10 17:26:24 · answer #4 · answered by pandora_293 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very nice of you to want to bring something. It USED to be proper etiquitte to bring something when coming to anothers home, but people just arent like that anymore. Everyone loves candy, wine would go over well too.
Have fun at your party!
2007-03-11 17:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by xtraluvly03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what the menu is and bring an appropriate wine.
2007-03-10 21:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all you can bring is yourself, you might bring a small gift for the person that asked you, bring some money in case you need it, and maybe take a bag of candies or chips, that is all you can take.
2007-03-10 19:35:09 · answer #7 · answered by Friend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI,
That is very good of you to think of bringing something and would be much appreciated. A bottle of wine or (good quality) orange juice wouldn't go a miss. Or how about some seasonal fruits like strawberries to go with dessert.
You could also buy some after dinner mints or a chocolate box selection to have with coffee for after wards.
Enjoy your dinner party. Anything you bring will be much appreciated.
2007-03-10 17:21:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's a home setting you may bring flowers, wine, chocolate or a cake.
2007-03-11 00:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice bagette or another kind of bread is acceptable. (Not the regular loaf of bread in a bag, though. Choose a deli bread.) A tray of chocolates is also a nice treat.
2007-03-10 17:19:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋