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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Always leave it unless the host specifically asks you to take it back. [/quote]

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I was always taught to offer to bring something if someone is hosting (a football game or casual get together) which these days I think has replaced a more formal host/hostess gift. If the host prefers us not to, we bring a nice wine or beer, something they can serve that night or keep to enjoy later as a thank you for having us over. We have friends who ALWAYS take their food back - and will also sk for extra food (hamburgers or hotdogs at bbqs) even if they leave early - they are known for being frugal to the point of rudeness and never serving enough food at their own parties. Culturally, we are Asian and it’s the epitome of rudeness to not have enough food. We also have a tradition of sending people home with leftovers, but more so family gatherings. I actually prefer not to give our frugal friends leftovers because I find them rude and don’t want to encourage their behavior. With our normal friends if they are hosting and there are lots of leftovers we will ask if it’s okay to leave it all and even if they decline will offerto leave a portion in a Tupperware for them, . We always bring our contribution in a disposable container so if most is eaten we can just leave it behind. [/quote]

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