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[quote=Anonymous]I am Pakistani. Hosting a couple of families for dinner next week. All the families are Pakistani, Middle Eastern or Turkish with the exception of one White family (race is relevant for the question).  Now I know that in Middle Eastern and South Asian culture, people don't come to a dinner party empty handed. They don't even ask if they should bring something - they just come with some food item - dessert, appetizers etc. That's just the way it is. Now the White family responded to the invite with "should I bring anything?" Ordinarily I would respond with "just yourselves!" But I don't want them to feel awkward when every other family is going to bring something. I also don't want them to think that I specifically told everyone to bring something but them because I don't like their food or something. So how to I respond politely? Basically they don't need to bring anything. I don't want anyone to bring something. But everyone else will bring something so if they must bring something they can bring dessert or an appetizer. Please help! I need to respond soon. Also I'm not American - came here 5 years ago so please excuse the question[/quote]

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