Dinner Time
Posted by: Anonymous
31st May 2007 03:05pm
Many of us enjoy going out for dinner, or to a friends house for a bbq, but what happens when it comes time to eat and drink? For example, in the case of a bbq, should you only eat what you brought or the equivalent (i.e don't eat the steak if you only brought sausages) or because its a group situation should you feel free to help yourself to whatever is on offer?
Also if you are eating out with a group, should you split the bill evenly amongst the group, regardless of whether you've ordered the most or least expensive thing on the menu, or should everyone pay for what they ordered?
Boz
- 7th Jun 2007 05:16pm
I'm astonished! I haven't been to a BBQ (as opposed to a picnic) where the host hasn't provided the food for at least 20 years. The rule has been "host provides food, guests bring drinks". Some people will bring a salad, even perhaps a dessert, but the bulk is the host's responsibility. Having said that, the "don't consume more than you bring" rule applies to drinks. Just as the hosts shouldn't stash away what you bring. I once worked with a Pom who would relieve you of your carefully chosen wine at his front door and then pour you his undrinkable home-brewed beer.
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