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We’re taking others’ advice and DH will be telling them ahead of time that everyone will have enough for the visit, but if there’s any leftovers after the visit, we are keeping them. [/quote]

I find this just as rude as what they're doing. Leftovers should be for the meal the next day, to be shared by all. You're under absolutely no obligation to make extra so there can be leftovers above that for people to bring home. But if it turns out there are additional leftovers, it's normal to allow people to take a portion home. And they in turn should not be greedy and take all of it.[/quote]

Were you raised in a barn? When people have hosted you for multiple days, including a full holiday meal that you get at least two meals and a sandwich or two out of, you say THANK YOU and you leave. If you have good manners, you have at least contributed a piece of, a bottle of wine, and/or a host gift.

And any decent guest would hope that they have leftovers for when everyone leaves, so they can put their feet up and enjoy them in peace. [/quote]

I've never in my life heard of a host say "and we're keeping all the food." We would be encouraging guests to take more home.[/quote]

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