First time hanging out with neighbors...invited to cookout. What should I bring?

[Anonymous]

Ask first if she'd like you to bring anything. And don't if she says no need. Flowers maybe.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Drives me nuts when people randomly show up with food they expect me to serve

You must be a lovely hostess.

I am.

Fully planned, well executed meals. Fully stocked bar. Wine matched to the food.

Don't really need a dish cooked in a manner I don't know, of unknown quality, that may or may not compliment my menu.

Maybe the guest should bring some lube to get the stick out of your butt.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't necessarily bring beer. How do you know alcohol is welcome? And beer bothers a lot of well intentioned liberals.

Wait, what? I'm a liberal who suggested beer earlier...

And I'm a progressive who finds it troubling.

And I'm a liberal/progressive who is baffled by beer bothering you. What is the issue?

[Anonymous]

- And don't bring an attitude of judging people for what they bring

[Anonymous]

Berries will do. Dip of some type will do too. Hot cheese dip was really good at a party we went to. Don't forget the chips/bread for the dipping.