Should this go in MM Moms? We have a play date tomorrow with people I know from school. It's family from school, but I don't teach the children (yet). The dad volunteers in my classroom and I've gotten to know them really well.
We're going to their house at 11. I assume they are serving lunch.
They told me not to bring anything, but I can't show up empty-handed (can I?). So I replied, "I'm coming with something. Fruit salad? Or flowers, or something random, like a can opener."
The dad replied that I should bring a can opener.
So I either need you to suggest some random household item that would be funny (?), or tell me what is appropriate in this situation.
Yes, this should probably be in MM moms. Or at least put "playdate" in the title as fair warning, and I would have known not to open it. But since I'm here - bringing a hostess gift to a *playdate* seems kind of over the top. Especially when they've told you not to bring anything.
But since you're adamant, don't bring a can opener or anything non-consumable. No one wants more crap laying around their house. Bring a small bouquet of flowers or a few cookies from the bakery.
Also, bullying your host into telling you what to bring kind of defeats the gracious intent of bringing something. "I'm coming with SOMETHING," even if you say it jokingly, puts them in an awkward position. It's ok to ask once, but if they don't offer a suggestion, then figure it out yourself.
Post by MrsManners on May 18, 2012 15:36:39 GMT -5
We don't do added sugars or processed food....but would totally appreciate it if a guest brought something to snack on (raw veggies and dip, cheese & olives, etc) or something like mixed berries in a pretty bowl.
I just feel like he does a lot for me and I'm sort of uncomfortable with them feeding DS and me, too, without me bringing something.
I'm bringing fruit salad.
Why don't you just invite them over and do the same thing for them in a few weeks instead? He said don't bring anything, then you said you would bring something and he obviously said can opener to keep you from really bringing something.
Why don't you just invite them over and do the same thing for them in a few weeks instead? He said don't bring anything, then you said you would bring something and he obviously said can opener to keep you from really bringing something.
Why don't you just invite them over and do the same thing for them in a few weeks instead? He said don't bring anything, then you said you would bring something and he obviously said can opener to keep you from really bringing something.
You.
You get it.
Bravo and thank you.
Because my house and back yard are a construction zone and will be for several more months.
I don't know why people insist on bringing things when they're told not to.
This! It drives me nuts when I invited someone over, tell them not to bring anything when they ask & STILL they show up with something. Normally a food or beverage item that does not fit with my meal at all.