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Discuss all things related to proper manners and entertaining guests, including table linens, host gifts, tipping, how to behave in the grocery store, and RSVP etiquette.

Entertaining & Etiquette

WHEN to compliment food/chef

by gizmo18 2 months ago

Often times, dh eats his meal within 5-10 minutes of him being served. He occasionally will sit there with the kids a...

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julesrules commented 1 month ago

Guest Etiquette

Caterer & China rental for 25 person backyard wedding BBQ with self-planned menu?

by amber_lee 2 months ago

Can anyone suggest caterers in the GTA for our small 25-person backyard wedding BBQ in Brampton, Ontario July 7, 2018...

petek

petek commented 1 month ago

Ontario (inc. Tor... BBQ Wedding Caterer Party Planning

Dear Dear Dinner Guest

by sandylc 6 months ago

I love having you over, even though it is a lot of work for me. I guess there is additional benefit (besides your gr...

MidwesternerTT

MidwesternerTT commented 2 months ago

Guest Etiquette
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Bring a dish and a gift?

by storagelady 2 months ago

I was invited to a friend's house for Passover dinner. Of course I asked what I could bring, and she said "Chicken fo...

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Indy 67 commented 2 months ago

Host & Hostess Gifts Guest Etiquette

Food "etiquette" after a death

by danhole 9 years ago

What is the standard, wherever you are, after a death in the family? Does someone bring food to your home, for the fa...

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ferret commented 2 months ago

Guest Etiquette

Personal Chef tipping?

by Runnergirl7 2 months ago

Hi all. We bid on and won at a charity fundraiser-- dinner for 8 in our home put on by a personal chef. Here's my que...

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ChefMikeinBurlington commented 2 months ago

Personal Chef Tipping

Birthday Dinners... who pays? what is the etiquette?

by AmblerGirl 11 years ago

I have seen alot of diversity regarding the etiquette of who pays if a group of people go out to a restaurant to cele...

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ricepad commented 4 months ago

Birthday Dinner Guest Etiquette Host Etiquette

Alice in wonderland theme? Food/buffet ideas?

by kikandy 4 months ago

Hello, we’re having a large gala dinner (120+ people). And each person is suggesting an idea and must search it and p...

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acgold7 commented 4 months ago

Party Planning

Thanksgiving Etiquette (rant alert)

by ssahls 6 months ago

1. RSVP. Teach your kids to RSVP 2. Don't come as a guest for 20 years and never offer to host. 3. Don't bring your...

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CaliforniaJoseph commented 4 months ago

Thanksgiving Pet Peeves
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Tipping before or after added tax?

by marymac 7 years ago

When we go to a restaurant, I always tip on the whole amount. My friend says you should tip only for the food, not th...

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CaliforniaJoseph commented 4 months ago

Tipping
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Guests not offering to do dishes, is it rude?

by hala 8 years ago

Hubby and I were brought up to always offer to do the dishes after dinner at someone's house. We always ask first and...

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fryerlover commented 4 months ago

Dinner Party Guest Etiquette

When a guest insists upon bringing the main dish to a dinner party

by dkrnet 5 months ago

My wife and I are hosting a holiday dinner party. For the first time in several years my brother, whom we don't reall...

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MikeG commented 4 months ago

Dinner Party Guest Etiquette Host Etiquette

How to politely say "do not bring food" on invitation

by rp17 5 months ago

I'm planning on throwing a 40th birthday party for my husband. We are inviting friends and family, and some of those...

thegforceny

thegforceny commented 5 months ago

Dinner Party Party Planning Guest Etiquette

Potluck buffet for an orchestra

by jsbc78 5 months ago

I'm in charge of planning a meal for an orchestra in February. I've been informed by the manager that one of the musi...

hotoynoodle

hotoynoodle commented 5 months ago

Slow Cookers Potluck Pescatarian

When a Dipper is a Dip

by breadchick 6 months ago

Scene: family member pulls a crispy cheese topped dip from the oven and sets it to rest for a bit before serving. It ...

breadchick

breadchick commented 6 months ago

Pet Peeves

Dilemma

by georgia201 6 months ago

I’m a victim of non-responses to RSVP. I live in a gated community serviced by gate access personnel. Names must be l...

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sr44 commented 6 months ago

Invite & RSVP Eti... Party Planning

Who selects the birthday dinner venue?

by thevalleyites 11 months ago

If you invite someone out for a birthday dinner, who should pick the restaurant? The inviter or celebrant? What is th...

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Foxeyblue commented 6 months ago

Birthday

Tipping for Catering Drop-Off?

by Jacquilynne 1 year ago

A caterer is dropping off a buffet dinner in chafing dishes for a party and then picking up the chafing dishes the ne...

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JoannaNYC commented 7 months ago

Ontario (inc. Tor... Caterer Tipping

If you invite does that mean you pay?

by cami8917 7 months ago

Hello, I’m currently dealing with a small dilemma and need some opinions. My wife’s birthday is coming up and I deci...

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JoannaNYC commented 7 months ago

Birthday

Halloween Party for Kids and Adults

by PeachLakeBaker 7 months ago

I'm having a Halloween party for kids and adults. It's next weekend, and so far, more than 20 adults and about 15 ki...

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PeachLakeBaker commented 7 months ago

Halloween Party Planning

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