Post by sailorgray on Sept 30, 2014 10:02:57 GMT -5
I did the same thing only it's a baby shower that my aunt is hosting. She needs someone to fill the food bowls, clear dishes, etc. It's small, so easy, but I can think of other things I'd rather be doing. I couldn't say no.
"I've been sick lately, and I wouldn't want to get everyone sick by touching all the food!" Which is true for me. Husband doesn't think I'm contagious... But I still used it as an excuse.
I did the same thing only it's a baby shower that my aunt is hosting. She needs someone to fill the food bowls, clear dishes, etc. It's small, so easy, but I can think of other things I'd rather be doing. I couldn't say no.
Baby showers are painful even as a guest. Ugh. However, I am guessing that it was somewhere around the 2 hour mark vs. 5. Five hours is a lot to give away.
I did the same thing only it's a baby shower that my aunt is hosting. She needs someone to fill the food bowls, clear dishes, etc. It's small, so easy, but I can think of other things I'd rather be doing. I couldn't say no.
Is it Kate Middleton's baby shower? The host and guests can't handle this???
Post by jojoandleo on Sept 30, 2014 11:14:51 GMT -5
Are the "I would totally do this! sounds fun!" comments sarcastic? Standing around at a wedding for someone you don't really know refilling snacks and handing out sodas sounds pretty close to my nightmare. Then again, I hate talking to strangers and I hate having to play host at a party *I* throw. (Refilling chip bowls is soooo the host's job.)
If it was my FRIEND'S wedding-I would maybe do this (but I would probably be insulted I was asked to work rather than invited as a guest). My friend's sister? No. "
I would probably have done the same thing, Gozf. I would probably say yes because I couldn't think of an excuse after saying I was free. I would then lie my ass off about something coming up and hide in my home with the curtains drawn and phone off in fear of getting caught.
Post by sapphireblue on Sept 30, 2014 12:46:19 GMT -5
That sucks. It possibly could be fun, but it could also be a nightmare. Just depends.
I have been burned by that open ended question too. I NEVER answer that I am free now. I reply, "Why? What's going on?"
Also, when people say "Can you do me a favor?" I say "What is the favor?" (unless it is my boyfriend or parents or best friend). I'm not going to agree until I know what you are proposing!
I did the same thing only it's a baby shower that my aunt is hosting. She needs someone to fill the food bowls, clear dishes, etc. It's small, so easy, but I can think of other things I'd rather be doing. I couldn't say no.
Is it Kate Middleton's baby shower? The host and guests can't handle this???
My aunt wants to be able to mingle. It's small, but being held at her community's clubhouse and it's a full buffet dinner. She threw my baby shower and didn't get to visit with anyone, so I see where she's coming from. I am not friends with the mom-to-be, so I don't have to mingle.
I did the same thing only it's a baby shower that my aunt is hosting. She needs someone to fill the food bowls, clear dishes, etc. It's small, so easy, but I can think of other things I'd rather be doing. I couldn't say no.
Baby showers are painful even as a guest. Ugh. However, I am guessing that it was somewhere around the 2 hour mark vs. 5. Five hours is a lot to give away.
I am helping with set-up and clean up, too, so who knows how long. Hopefully, not 5!
Is it Kate Middleton's baby shower? The host and guests can't handle this???
My aunt wants to be able to mingle. It's small, but being held at her community's clubhouse and it's a full buffet dinner. She threw my baby shower and didn't get to visit with anyone, so I see where she's coming from. I am not friends with the mom-to-be, so I don't have to mingle.
Second, are they serving only pretzels and soda at their wedding reception? Or is this in addition to other food? This is making me anxious.
I have no idea!!! I'm scared to find out.
Maybe there will be tea sandwiches. I love tea sandwiches!
Tea sandwiches are dope. BUT - I think if people show up to this reception expecting dinner and they are served even the choicest of tea sandwiches [crusts cut off, yummy crunch cucumber, fresh dill, etc], you will not want to be "snack supervisor." Because you will be in the line of hangry fire.
Maybe there will be tea sandwiches. I love tea sandwiches!
Tea sandwiches are dope. BUT - I think if people show up to this reception expecting dinner and they are served even the choicest of tea sandwiches [crusts cut off, yummy crunch cucumber, fresh dill, etc], you will not want to be "snack supervisor." Because you will be in the line of hangry fire.
Oh, if shit goes down, I'm running out the back door and taking a bag of cheetos with me!
Tea sandwiches are dope. BUT - I think if people show up to this reception expecting dinner and they are served even the choicest of tea sandwiches [crusts cut off, yummy crunch cucumber, fresh dill, etc], you will not want to be "snack supervisor." Because you will be in the line of hangry fire.
Oh, if shit goes down, I'm running out the back door and taking a bag of cheetos with me!
This answer makes me think we are kindred spirits. My spirit animal is Chester Cheetah.
Oh, if shit goes down, I'm running out the back door and taking a bag of cheetos with me!
This answer makes me think we are kindred spirits. My spirit animal is Chester Cheetah.
Cheetos are amazing. Any sort of cheese snack. My perfect day would to romp in a ball pit that is full of cheese balls, and just eating until they're all gone.
AND ANOTHER THING. If this is your BFF's sister, you know her and the rest of the family, right? Won't that be hella awkward. "Hey BFF dad, congratulations! Would you like ice with your RC Cola?" It's like "I quite obviously wasn't invited as a guest even though I have a place in the life of the couple."
I HATE THIS SO MUCH. Don't do it. You have plans. To visit me. Come on down!
lol!!! This was my thought but you put it funnier.
All this talk about tea sandwiches has me thinking about how much I used to enjoy a good chicken salad sandwich. I haven't had one in, literally, over 12 years.
If this wackass post turns me meaty, I will be surprised!
All this talk about tea sandwiches has me thinking about how much I used to enjoy a good chicken salad sandwich. I haven't had one in, literally, over 12 years.
If this wackass post turns me meaty, I will be surprised!
Have a watercress sandwich!!! Or cucumber and cream cheese!
This reminds me of something my dad said recently. He was moaning about being overweight and needing to diet. And he looked at me and said, "I mean, what? What am I supposed to eat, watercress? Watercress? Fuuuuuuuuuck you."
The disdain with which he said watercress was hilarious. And, for the record, the "fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck you" was not directed at me. It was for effect.
All this talk about tea sandwiches has me thinking about how much I used to enjoy a good chicken salad sandwich. I haven't had one in, literally, over 12 years.
If this wackass post turns me meaty, I will be surprised!
Have a watercress sandwich!!! Or cucumber and cream cheese!
This reminds me of something my dad said recently. He was moaning about being overweight and needing to diet. And he looked at me and said, "I mean, what? What am I supposed to eat, watercress? Watercress? Fuuuuuuuuuck you."
The disdain with which he said watercress was hilarious. And, for the record, the "fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck you" was not directed at me. It was for effect. Even though I quite like watercress.
This is like my dad and aspartame. Not because it's chemicals but because like SCREW YOU SUGAR SUBSTITUTES WHEN SUGAR EXISTS AND GROWS RIGHT OUT OF THE GROUND.