Sheldon wrote:

> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >
> >It was a large holiday party. There might have been 20 or 30 people
> >in attendance. That would call for multiple desserts.
> >
> >How many people have more than one dessert available on Thanksgiving,
> >even with fewer than 10 people at the table?
>
> That would depend on the hospitality level of the host/ess. When I'd
> cook for company even if just two guests I'd prepare at least two
> different desserts, probably three.. and more than enough for everyone
> to have full size generous portions. I feel if entertaining guests
> one doesn't skimp on the food and never counts how many bites.
>
> About five years ago my wife volunteered to repair a neighbor's
> computer. We were there all day and weren't offered so much as some
> thing to drink. When dinner time arrived they brought in a plain
> pizza and it wasn't very big. There were eight small slices. They
> nibbled on two and put two in the fridge. We ate two slices each and
> wished there was something more... we were there all day and were
> famished. The husband said you two sure eat fast. We've never been
> back. A couple of months ago they called again to say their computer
> wasn't working but my wife said she was too busy and gave them the
> number to Geek Squad.
>
> Some people should never have guests.


is this maybe a "rural" thing? I grew up in the sticks around many like that, they'd show up unannounced for events, even birthdays, graduations, etc.., and not proffer a mite of anything. Many of the local folk were simply not ever 'socialized' much normal social graces, e.g. tipping, gifting, being a proper house guest, etc...


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Greg