On Wed 27 Aug 2008 09:38:17a, Peter told us...

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> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 5.250...
>> On Wed 27 Aug 2008 01:30:58a, Giusi told us...
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>>> I have been reading about people liking to bring food to parties, and
>>> when it is that kind of party, I think that's great: to offer. What I
>>> don't get is when host says no and the guest brings food anyway.
>>>
>>> When I plan a dinner I plan a menu of foods and flavors that go
>>> together. If you show up with something off plan I will not be
>>> grateful.
>>> Even Miss Manners says a host is under no obligation to serve things
>>> you show up with.
>>>
>>> So how do you feel? Of you are serving a Mexican meal or a Swiss
>>> raclette, how would you feel about someone showing up with a curry?
>>
>> Grateful... And I would probably annouce to my guests that said friend
>> has
>> graciously brought along some curry and would anyone like to have some.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
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>
> I agree, Wayne. We're not so snobbish that we would scoff at something
> that didn't pair well with the wine, nobody cares, atleast not my
> friends. More flavours, 'more better'. We all like food, but like like
> the company better and don't fret over such things.

Exactly so, Ed.

> We will even drink red with chicken if thats what happens to show up and
> it somehow happens to get corked... oh the horror of generous guests!

That, too.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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