If you are attending a BBQ and you don't drink alcohol

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Jun 30, 2003 01:18 PM

If you are attending a BBQ and you don't drink alcohol

Are you expeceted to bring drinks or can I just bring some meat and fruit platter?

Misty Posted: Jun 30, 2003 01:19 PM

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Definitely..you should never be expected to bring liquor!

NovemberSue Posted: Jun 30, 2003 01:20 PM

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You can bring anything.

Ronnie&Theresa Posted: Jun 30, 2003 01:20 PM

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Really?

I thought when you host a people you expect it?

Misty Posted: Jun 30, 2003 01:21 PM

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No way! And I'm sure other people will bring it...no worries!

chmlengr Posted: Jun 30, 2003 01:25 PM

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If I am hosting a party, I don't 'expect' people to bring anything, but it's nice if they do. And we never expect alcohol, so I doubt if you bring something other than that, you will be fine!!

IrishTracy Posted: Jun 30, 2003 01:26 PM

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NO!!! You can bring anything! I have gone to BB-Q's & made a fruit salad, dips, reg salad. I've also brought soda if I knew I wasn't going to drink.

kmcwed Posted: Jun 30, 2003 01:32 PM

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I don't think you have to bring the booze. Especially if you don't drink. Anything you bring should be fine!

Suzanne Posted: Jun 30, 2003 01:40 PM

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Even if I dont drink sometimes I still bring something liqour but alot of other times I will bring fruit salad...

cluelessbride Posted: Jun 30, 2003 01:48 PM

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You def. don't have to bring drinks. Maybe some cookies and fruit or other treats.

cw0904 Posted: Jun 30, 2003 02:40 PM

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I don't expect people to bring anything. But usually people bring drinks or dessert.

jennbaby Posted: Jun 30, 2003 02:47 PM

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bring desert even

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Jun 30, 2003 03:22 PM

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I NEVER expect anyone to bring something when they come - but hey if they want to and don't drink it would be great if they brought some kind of desert - like cookies or something -

HeatherandNick Posted: Jun 30, 2003 03:27 PM

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you are not expected to bring anything. That is a personal decision. I never go anywhere empty handed - but some do and that is fine, b/c they are an invited guest. I would bring something you would want to enjoy while you are there!

ILT1221 Posted: Jun 30, 2003 03:35 PM

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When you are the guest and you bring something its the thought the counts so you can bring anything.

jenny2penny Posted: Jun 30, 2003 04:03 PM

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Ag uest should never look down on what you bring, and Especially if you are not drinking, bring soemthing else,,chips, salads, dessert, etc

butterfly20 Posted: Jun 30, 2003 06:02 PM

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definately dont have to worry about drinks, bring a dessert or appetizer...

Karen H Posted: Jun 30, 2003 07:51 PM

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As the host and hostess for all the family parties, I'm thrilled when someone brings anything but alcohol - we always end up with more beer after a party than we had before!!!

I love it when someone calls to ask me if they can bring something in particular - that way I can make a suggestion like a side dish, dessert, salad, etc. and I don't end up with a refrigerator full of Potato Salad afterwards. I ask the non-cookers to bring chips, rolls, sausage, etc.

When in doubt, its always a good option to bring something that does not have to be served or eaten immediately too - at Christmas, we had about 8 people walk in with Entenmann's cakes, cookies, and assorted pastries, and ended up throwing half away when they didn't get eaten and eventually got stale or spoiled I tried to get people to take goodie plates home, to no avail and was on vacation so I couldn't take them to work.

Also, a hostess gift doesn't have to be edible - I love getting flowers.