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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't drink but if I have guests to my home I am obligated to provide them everything that  brings [i]them[/i] comfort and joy.  They are after all my guest, I am not theirs. I provide refreshments which [i]they[/i] enjoy, otherwise why invite them over.[/quote]

That's fine if it is a preference thing, but not if it is a religious matter. You wouldn't expect an observant Jew to make you pork in cream sauce for dinner just because it brings you "comfort and joy," right? Why expect someone who doesn't drink and doesn't have alcohol in their home due to religious restrictions to serve you alcohol?

OP, I would just graciously accept whatever gifts are given, and then bring any alcohol to coworkers or other friends that do drink. Presumably if people are close enough to you to come to your housewarming, they probably have some clue that you don't drink, right? [/quote]

No,I wouldn't expect pork at a dinner party hosted by someone Jewish.  But I would expect some sort of meat or even vegetarian entree to be served given it is dinner.  So chicken, beef, fish, etc.  Kind of like I also expect to be served something to drink.  Don't have people over for dinner if you're not having food and don't throw a party if there won't be any alcohol.  It is plain rude.  [/quote]

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