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Entertaining & Etiquette
Creative Alternative to Taco Catering 2018 version
Hello, I saw a four year old post about alternative to taco catering for a children's party. I was wondering if you a...
Etiquette -- Napkin upon leaving the table mid-dinner
Seems there are two rules of thought -- that it be left on the chair (as no one wants to see a used napkin on the tab...
What are your favorite fall hosting tips?
I'm interested to know what everyone's favorite fall hosting tips are. I love having cider in the fridge to be able t...
Categories for pickle party?
I’m hosting a pickle party- where everyone has to bring a dish featuring pickles. It will be a small gathering, so I ...
Cigarette smoke gets in your food
Scenario A: Greek Resto X was a two hour drive from home and had delicious moussaka. I happened to be in the area...
Banquet hall tipping - when guest thinks servers are getting it, but owners pocket all...
I am a server at a banquet hall, we do wedding, birthday parties, seminars, etc... I make $22/hr on the books ( no...
Dear Dear Dinner Guest
I love having you over, even though it is a lot of work for me. I guess there is additional benefit (besides your gr...
Open bar - should you tip the bartender
I am throwing a party for my wife and I am covering the bar tab. I want to better understand if the bartender should...
How much food to order?
Hi guys, I am planning my little sister's high school graduation party in a couple of weeks. The event will be in th...
Food "etiquette" after a death
What is the standard, wherever you are, after a death in the family? Does someone bring food to your home, for the fa...
Tortilla etiquette - you got to know when to fold
Reading some of the comments on this blog, I am wondering if there is tortilla etiquette? http://hellofromhere.blogs...
WHEN to compliment food/chef
Often times, dh eats his meal within 5-10 minutes of him being served. He occasionally will sit there with the kids a...
Caterer & China rental for 25 person backyard wedding BBQ with self-planned menu?
Can anyone suggest caterers in the GTA for our small 25-person backyard wedding BBQ in Brampton, Ontario July 7, 2018...
Bring a dish and a gift?
I was invited to a friend's house for Passover dinner. Of course I asked what I could bring, and she said "Chicken fo...
Personal Chef tipping?
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...
Birthday Dinners... who pays? what is the etiquette?
I have seen alot of diversity regarding the etiquette of who pays if a group of people go out to a restaurant to cele...
Alice in wonderland theme? Food/buffet ideas?
Hello, we’re having a large gala dinner (120+ people). And each person is suggesting an idea and must search it and p...
Thanksgiving Etiquette (rant alert)
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...
Tipping before or after added tax?
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...
Guests not offering to do dishes, is it rude?
Hubby and I were brought up to always offer to do the dishes after dinner at someone's house. We always ask first and...