Monday, June 22, 2026

🍷 Entertaining

The Guest Brings Something, But Not the Meal

Wine, flowers or chocolates. Never a dish, unless it was agreed in advance. Bringing food unasked implies the host might not have enough, which is not the message.

When you are next invited, bring good wine or flowers rather than offering to make a dessert. If you want to contribute food, ask a week ahead.

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