We are invited to a friends house for shrimp for supper. I hate going empty handed and if I ask what to bring they always say nothing. What goes well with shrimp??
2007-03-23 09:20:24 · 11 answers · asked by nunya 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Appetizers or dessert. Chocolates might be nice. Or flowers for the table.
2007-03-23 09:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by angel_light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about it--you asked what to bring, they say "nothing." Yet you want to override your host's request and force something on them that they already stated that they do not want.
Never bring food to a dinner that someone else is throwing, unless it's something that is obviously packaged for their own use later on.
The host/ess have planned their meal and would probably not be happy at your bringing some unexpected dish that may or may not go well with what they have planned. Plus, you take away part of their pleasure at being the hosts.
That being said, it's always a nice idea to bring a "hostess gift." That can be a bottle of wine for them to enjoy later (be sure to tell them that, so they don't feel obligated to serve it at the meal), some specialty food item (chocolates or something else that clearly isn't part of the meal, or some small token gift. You could also send flowers the next day with a note thanking them for the lovely evening.
Of course, the best thing would be to invite them to your place sometime for a meal---and not let them bring anything, of course!
2007-03-27 16:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by Daisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your hosts are amenable to alcoholic beverages with a meal, a bottle of white or blush wine would go very well with shrimp. It is always a thoughtful gift since even if they do not have it with the dinner, your hosts may enjoy it another time. Otherwise, a nice dessert, either home made or from the bakery, is a thoughtful gift that may be enjoyed after dinner or on another day. It's a very nice way of saying thank you for their hospitality.
2007-03-23 17:14:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just bring a nice bottle of wine. I wouldn't bring food because then your hostess might feel obligated to serve it, which would defeat the purpose of hosting! Plus, the dinner might be delayed because she would be busy trying to set up your food as well, something she wasn't anticipating on. After all, this isn't a potluck. Remember, even if you do decide to bring wine, it's a gift to her, and she doesn't have to serve it.
I forgot to mention.. if you do bring food, your hostess may feel insulted and think that you don't trust her cooking so you felt you had to bring something else "just in case".. That's just something to think about.
2007-03-23 16:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by chicyuna 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A nice white wine....if you are not sure what type of wine, ask someone at the store for help. Even if there isn't a clerk who can help....someone else who is purchasing wine right beside you might be able to recommend a good one!!
2007-03-23 16:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by diapercakesbybecca 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A nice appetizer or a desert would be nice. It is always common courtesy to bring the hostess a gift or something.
I would suggest a nice after dinner coffee would even be something nice.
2007-03-23 16:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by pattiof 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring a bottle of white wine
2007-03-23 16:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by girl_of_your_dreams_1331 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chocolates for the hostess. As a thank you, don't expect her to serve them.
2007-03-23 16:38:27 · answer #8 · answered by J M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont want to bring food bring some flower for a center piece.
2007-03-23 16:27:53 · answer #9 · answered by MontichegoGirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some nice flowers and/or a bottle of wine.
2007-03-23 16:36:17 · answer #10 · answered by xooxcable 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋