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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I recently went to a party where the only thing served was dessert - cake and cookies. No fruit, no protein, not even a little cheese platter - I had snacks in my purse but I knew the host would be offended if she saw me take those out. I'm pregnant so I can't really go hours on end without a well balanced snack, so I ate what the host provided but felt pretty ill coming out of the party.

I think if you're going to keep people for more than two hours you should offer something other than sugar - I can't be the only one who gets a stomach ache when I eat like that. [/quote]

What time was the party?[/quote]

It ran into dinner time. [/quote]

You don't have to eat sugary things if they disagree with you. You also can survive not eating for 2 hours. If it ran to dinner (say 3-5) have a snack at 3. Leave at 4:30. Just having you take some responsibility for yourself, btw. I am absolutely in the camp that people throwing parties should go all out with fruit, cheese, etc. or not have the party--hospitality overboard. But you sound helpless.[/quote]

You might have missed the part where I said the party ran more than two hours and that I came prepared with back up snacks for myself and my kid. [/quote]

That is not the point.  People can have allergies, diet restrictions etc.  They could be carrying their own food, eat before the party or eat after the party.
  
BUT- IT IS STILL THE DUTY OF THE HOST TO PROVIDE FOOD AND DRINKS, in ample quantity.    Or make it very clear what you will be serving and request people to not bring gifts.[/quote]

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