Weekend Guest Question

[Anonymous]

I will be staying with friends for 4-5 days. We are all retired, and have plenty of $. I will be traveling with just a carryon.

I am torn about arriving empty handed, but most hostess gifts (wine? Flowers?) would not fit in my suitcase. I could run out and buy something today , but I have a feeling they don’t really need/want little treats or knickknacks. Is it sufficient for me to just treat them to dinner while I am there?

[Anonymous]

Yep! When friends come to visit, I want to see them. I want your time not a physical item.

[Anonymous]

Taking your hosts out for dinner is always appreciated!!

[Anonymous]

Yes, dinner is the perfect solution here.

[Anonymous]

Yes to dinner.

[Anonymous]

No. Do not arrive empty-handed. Get fancy chocolates and stuff them in your carryon.

[Anonymous]

Or buy at the airport. They often have some niceish things.

[Anonymous]

Dinner is perfect

[Anonymous]

Dinner...no airport chocolate

[Anonymous]

Dinner is great!

[Anonymous]

Either is fine!

[Anonymous]

Dinner- yes and you could also send a flower arrangement to get there the day before you do (with vase).

[Anonymous]

Dinner, I don't want any little random gifts.

[Anonymous]

I always send a flower arrangement after I stay with friends. I definitely don't want knickknacks.

[Anonymous]

Yes