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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do think it is a tiny bit rude to bring food (especially a lot of food) when not asked.  When my MIL would do this to me, I'd get a little defensive  -- thinking it was like she was suggesting I wouldn't serve enough food or good food.  But she's just a giver and its what she does.   [/quote]

NP. Not only "when not asked," but when specifically asked NOT to? Yes, that is rude. If you feel you must bring a hostess gift, bring something small and unobtrusive.

I especially dislike it when house guests do this over the holidays. When you have to do Thanksgiving dinner plus overnight guest meals on a few days on either side, fridge space--and even pantry/counter space--is at a premium. I of course always ask people to bring things like muffins or desserts or side dishes if they ask and actively want to contribute. So it is not that I corner the hosting market and don't let others participate. But when you are supposed to bring muffins for Wednesday breakfast and two bottles of wine for Thanksgiving Day, and you roll up with duplicate pumpkin pie and a veggie tray, you are really not being helpful.[/quote]

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