My Hubby and I have been invited to a barbeque at his boss's house on Labor Day. We live in a small community as does the boss & his family. Would it be rude to call the boss's wife and ask if I could bring anything or help in anyway? This is a casual gathering of workers and most of them are single guys so I don't know how much real help she has. She as young children as well.
2007-08-31 09:01:13 · 10 answers · asked by Praire Crone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It is ALWAYS acceptable to call the hostess of a gathering and ask if there's any way that you can help or if you can bring along a favorite dish to share. A little gift would be very appropriate as well, It needn't be anything extravegant. Produce from the garden of fresh picked flowers tend to make a wonderful impressionAnd are a genuine gift of your self.
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Raji the Green Witch
2007-08-31 12:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by Raji the Green Witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a very thoughtful thing to do. And I think even if she says no I would bring a small hostess gift - maybe a small plant or a bouquet of flowers.
2007-08-31 09:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by Julie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all!!!!! It's a party, it's nice to ask if you can bring something and I tell you, it is much nicer and more polite to ask if you can than to just bring something and presume it will be served. Maybe she's catering Japanese food and doesn't want people to bring stuff, in which case she can decline and no problem. My guess is that she will welcome the offer!
2007-08-31 12:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Morgana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why that would be rude. Or you could just bring along a dessert or something. Nobody is going to get mad at you for doing that.
2007-08-31 09:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think yes, do it. Also maybe on the way over, give her a call to make sure she doesn't need any last minuet forgotten items. Sometimes that's a godsend.
2007-08-31 09:17:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As if she would like for you to come early as well, to help her out.
2007-08-31 09:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by lala girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why to call her? maybe bring something you find interesting for a BBq and that's it Have fun............
2007-08-31 09:22:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be a very polite thing to do.
2007-08-31 09:06:21 · answer #8 · answered by What Do I Know? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would help her out greatly, im sure she would love to hear from someone whos interested in helping her out.
2007-08-31 09:19:59 · answer #9 · answered by spadezgurl22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is really nice. Go for it!
2007-08-31 09:06:34 · answer #10 · answered by lefttheroom222 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋