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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I always find these posts very interesting - I wonder how many people were just not raised correctly?  Or just don't care?[/quote]

Probably both. I'm always amazed when I go to someone's house for dinner/BBQ/anything and notice other guests not offering to help set up, clean up, do dishes, anything. Most of the time I don't think they're being intentionally rude, I just really don't think it occurs to them that it's polite to offer. Maybe their parents didn't host and they don't know much about what it means to be a gracious host or guest.

OP, I understand. It's hard for me to show up anywhere empty handed, even a play date. I feel compelled to bring snacks, SOMETHING. Same goes for when I host. I can't host a play date without setting out muffins or something. If I tell a guest "Don't bring anything," I mean that I have everything covered and don't expect them to contribute. But if they showed up with flowers, or a plant, I wouldn't be offended, I'd think they were thoughtful and kind! [/quote]

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