ChattyCathy wrote on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:14:52 +0200:

> Thanks go to gloria p for 'inspiring' this survey. Something
> she mentioned in another thread gave me the idea...

> BTW, she had absolutely nothing to do with writing it up, so
> you can't blame her for any spelling mistakes, grammatical
> errors, stupid questions etc. That you can take up with me;
> but please remember you won't be getting any extra TFH's for
> doing so. <veg>

> Oh, and for anybody who wants to know:
> MCINL = My Choice Is Not Listed
> TFH = Tin Foil Hat

A punctilious bunch, I see. My personal preference is to arrive a few
minutes after the stated times and also expect guests to do the same.
I've practically never brought small gifts or flowers even on a first
invitation but I almost always bring a bottle of decent wine. I don't
necessarily expect the hosts to open and serve it then and there tho'
they usually do so. However, there are places in Europe where bringing
flowers is traditional and I go along with that.
--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not