Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
1. Etiquette says you should not expect free food, except the tradition of cake (and candles and Happy Birthday song) at birthday parties.
2. At children's parties, parents should not expect food for themselves.
3. If the birthday party spans lunch or dinner, the host or hostess should provide something more substantial than cake, but again, you cannot expect it.
4. Be aware that some cultures have meals at completely different times. For example, in our country, lunch starts at 1pm and dinner at 7 or 8 pm. In Spain, it's even later. Since I've been here awhile, I know American children have lunch around noon and dinner perhaps around 6. But others may not know this.
I am a stickler for etiquette too. However in this case you are wrong. Etiquette dictates that if you are the host, whether at your home or another venue, you are responsible of the comfort and well being of your guests. that includes food. If parents are staying, something they will eat too. Maybe is just extra pizza. 10:30am is not really a meal time to me but if a bunch of parents were staying I would probably make it a brunch with bagels. Maybe attendees shouldn't expect it but a host should never hold a party if she cannot properly accommodate the guests. and that includes food. If thats too expensive, cut your guest list way down. this is up there with people who have weddings and then have a cash bar. If you can't afford it, don't invite so many people.
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