Chloe wrote:

> In my social circles, for a major, non-casual dinner party guests likely
> still bring something like a bottle of wine, bunch of flowers, or small
box
> of candy. I think this is considered in a different category from a
prepared
> food dish that's intended to be part of the meal. It's pretty much
optional
> from an etiquette standpoint whether the hosts serve such a consumable or
> set it aside to be enjoyed later.


Had a few folks over for a casual roast pork dinner Sunday night, one of the
guests brought me *roses*. I kidded her and said, "Gee, is it Valentine's
Day already?" to which she retorted, "Haven't you heard that roses are
*divine* with pork!?" ;-)

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Best
Greg