Dave Smith wrote:

> "-L." wrote:
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>>>Interesting, I am the exact opposite. If anyone is coming to dinner,
>>>especially the first time I always find out if they have likes or dislikes, if
>>>they are vegetarian, if they have dietary or religious needs. I always cater
>>>to my guests.
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>>That's called being a gracious host and Emily Post would agree with
>>you...
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> I was raised to be a good guest and to eat what is offered.
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Yes but sometimes things like food allergies or dietary restrictions
have to be considered. How would you handle that? I have food
allergies, am lactose intolerant, and at the moment am on a low copper
diet. I also don't eat refined sugar so that means I can't eat certain
things.