i'm not talking about food , but drink , i would always take what i would drink and some pop for the children !! are the hosts expected to supply drink as well ? thanx
2007-12-28 12:57:05 · 21 answers · asked by ♥BEX♥ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It depends whose party it is,Bex! - if you're inviting me I have half a bottle of cherry brandy left.
2007-12-28 13:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
As a guest I would always try to bring some kind of hostess gift and/or drinks especially if there was something that I prefer to drink (or needed in the case of kids or husbands). The host is usually trying to provide for everyone, but it is tough to anticipate everyones needs.
It is great if you can bring something that adds to the fun even if it is just a great attitude and a fun personality.
2007-12-28 21:10:32 · answer #2 · answered by luxury6 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the hosts Bex but most people cannot afford to supply all the drink for their guests and I also think it is polite to take some with you. Good idea to take some for the children in case they are not catered for. I always take a bottle of wine whether it is needed or not - good manners! xx
2007-12-29 05:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh Never What shame that would be, and i leave any drink there afterwards!! I know some people have been known to lift a bottle on the way out of a party! Not even theirs, just whatever one has the most in it! Plebs!!!
2007-12-29 05:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ж DITA Ж 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If its a kiddie party, yes. Adults really should not expect birthday gifts. If its a "meet at a bar party," then just bring some money to buy some drinks.
2007-12-30 09:28:35 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkmeth 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think someone would throw a party if they couldn't afford to but I always take a bottle of 'something' and sometimes a home-cooked apple pie or similar.
I made a HUGE mistake by taking a bottle of wine to a Polish lady's house once, though. She invited me for a traditional Polish lunch and I took a bottle of Rose` wine. In Poland, she said, if you take something with you , it means that you think she can't afford to feed you properly and it's taken as an insult and she made me take it home again !
2007-12-29 12:00:25 · answer #6 · answered by nanny chris w 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I would usually take a drink with me, something that I knew the hosts like. Although there have been times when I have deliberately taken nothing, just to be able to use this line that I came up with:
"I bring nothing to you other than the gift of my presence".
True friends reply with "Come in friend, you are most welcome".
2007-12-29 10:15:49 · answer #7 · answered by Rich 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I prefer not to. We usually ask the host(ess) if there is anything we can bring. If they offer a suggestion (salad, dessert, etc.) we will bring that. If they say no, we will usually bring a nice bottle of wine for them to either enjoy at the party or at another time.
2007-12-29 00:33:32 · answer #8 · answered by oldernwiser 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I never go empty handed. I will usually ask the host/hostess if they need anything or what they want me to bring and if they insist that I don't bring anything then I will take flowers or a desert or appetizer. Just never go empty handed.
2007-12-28 21:28:11 · answer #9 · answered by Mary Posa 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right. It's always good to bring a bottle of something that you like or the host likes.
2007-12-28 22:01:31 · answer #10 · answered by Greentea4unme 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Bex,l don't think its "Expected" unless it says on the invite..bring a bottle, but, l always take one, as a Thank you for the Invite. Love Jo xx
2007-12-29 09:58:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋