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[quote=Anonymous]I think potlucks are perfectly acceptable, even though they're often frowned upon on DCUM.  You know your social group, so host a potluck if you think they'd enjoy it!  I would say "Please come for a shared meal at my house!  I'll be making a big pot of chili, so please bring a side, dessert, or drink to share."

Chili is just an idea.  You could also do spaghetti, or lasagna, or homemade pizza, or taco bar, or hamburgers, or whatever.

I do think it's key for you to provide a main dish and just ask people to supplement.  I understand that others are busy, but everyone should be able to at least stop by the store and buy a six pack of beer if nothing else.

And I have never ever ever been to a potluck where there wasn't enough food.  It just doesn't happen.  So I don't see any need to micromanage and tell people that they have to bring a certain type of dish based on the first letter of their last name.  (I think that's when people start to resent potlucks.)[/quote]

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