Every time this couple brings food items to our house they (without asking) grab the left overs and go out the door.
2007-07-30 06:26:11 · 26 answers · asked by snakman76547 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
I agree it's kinda rude to do it without your saying "Why don't you take these home with you...we'll never be able to finish it." or something along those lines. We always wait for the host or hostess to make the offer...otherwise, we just ask to have our dish and/or utensils back whenever...as in "Can I put this in another container for you?"
2007-07-30 06:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by constantreader 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually, I find, that the host does not want to keep all that food that is left over. While there is motivation to give the left overs away, I do agree there is a degree of rudeness of the situation you are describing.
The proper thing, in my mind, is to ask to take some of that (and you say what it is you would like to take) home. This is because someone else my have coordinated with the host about any or certain left overs. People even may still be eating, saving left overs for such and such whom is having difficultly, ect ... are just a few reasons why I would want ask or direct questions to the host. The host of a party or gather (in my opinion), is the coordinating factor of many things, including the food.
On the other hand, they may be embarrassed about asking about left overs. They may just not care, as in stingy people, or a different cultures influence may make it seem odd with you. Depending on your culture, class, race, religion, etc..
I would recommend direct discussion to the couple and ask them to approach the host for coordination.
2007-07-30 06:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by rfriend306 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's generally rude. However, consider them for a moment. If they grew up during the Depression or had limited finanical means (or still do), they may be afraid of wasting food and take it to eat, rather than you throwing it out in a week.
BUT, one way around it - before anyone thinks of leaving, whip out some Ziploc baggies or Gladware containers (stuff that you don't care about if you ever see it again.) Pack up the leftovers and tell everyone: "There's more food here than we'll eat, everyone help yourself to some to take home." This way, everyone gets a shot at it.
2007-07-30 06:33:29 · answer #3 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONLY the left overs that may remain in their own dish.
If they are taking other peoples left overs then let them know that perhaps everyone is not done snacking just yet...
You will need to keep a close eye on this one and head her off before she grabs up the food.
Good Luck & what a headache this is for you.
SEW
2007-08-01 18:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they the leftovers from the food they brought? Then I don't really see any problem with it. If they are taking leftovers of other people's food then it is sort of rude to not ask. Personally when I bring a dish to share I would rather someone else take the leftovers home.
2007-07-30 06:30:03 · answer #5 · answered by opalescent_angel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well if they bring it allow them to take the left overs.I always ask any single person there if they want some to take.My family functions,any thing left gets divided.Some women have commented on having some of their food left and bundle it up and leave.Maybe they think no one wanted it so some was left.Everyone is different.I never bring mine home I ask for takers.I live alone...
2007-07-30 08:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is totally rude.
What they should do if they want to take them home is ask first, but even that is rude.
If they just want the container back, they should ask the host if they can find another plate for their food, but leave the food for any guests that are staying.
2007-07-30 06:31:11 · answer #7 · answered by jozjozjoz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this is rude at all. They paid for the food after all. I do think that leftovers should be offered to everyone. As the host you should offer to make plates for everyone with the leftovers they want, that way everyone can have a little of everything.
2007-07-31 03:11:44 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If no one else wants it, then it would be a wast to throw away.
But if you take the plate without asking if anyone wants to take any of the food in it home, then, well the correct word would be inconsiderate.
2007-07-30 07:25:44 · answer #9 · answered by Asian Mami 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think if the food is still in the dish they brought it in it's no big deal. I wouldn't do it but perhaps they are just grabbing their dish and not thinking about the food that is still in it. Maybe next time you can really quick put the food into a storage bowl when everyone is done eating???
2007-07-30 06:30:18 · answer #10 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋