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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is why I always ask "what can I bring?" And if they say a dessert or bread or salad, I bring whatever they ask. And if they say nothing I'll bring a bottle of wine.[/quote] +1 For a close friend I might specify something I want to contribute (eg “I want to bring pie; what kind would you like?”) but I think planning to bring anything (even if requested/preplanned) that requires significant use of the host’s kitchen is inconvenient for everyone. Team OP.[/quote] Even the language of “I want to bring a pie; what kind would you like” is extremely presumptuous. For all you know, they are most excited about the special dessert they are going to serve that night, or maybe they are sick of pie after the holidays. Try, “Would it be OK if I brought a pie, or anything else that would be helpful?” Do not state you want to do something and then act like giving them the choice of flavor is some gracious concession. [/quote]
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