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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is such a petty vent. We were invited to a family friend's house for Thanksgiving. One of my favorite Thanksgiving foods is stuffing. These people put candied walnuts in their stuffing and I have a nut allergy. I may go buy some Stove Top tomorrow to have with my leftovers. [/quote]
That's on you for not telling them about your nut allergy.[/quote]

I don't expect people to change their menu because of my allergy. It's easy enough for me to avoid things with nuts. I was simply bummed I couldn't have the stuffing. [/quote]

Nut allergy mom and aunt here, and also a hostess to someone who failed to tell me he was vegetarian because “he didn’t want to be a bother.”

Tell people. Offer to bring something. Tell them please make what you usually do, just let me know. And then they would be happy to accommodate you. What a dangerous game you are playing, one that is quite rude to your HOSTS. [/quote]

I don't understand how it's rude to not tell them I can't eat nuts. My allergy is mild, not life threatening. I brought a side dish. My parents brought several. I had plenty to eat without eating stuffing. Again, it was just a petty vent that I didn't get any traditional stuffing. [/quote]

It’s rude because hosts want their guests to have a good time and to feel included. Also, are you insane—what if they offered you something and you had no idea the “magic ingredient” was unexpectedly a nut extract, etc.? You’re crazy. You can’t play fast and loose with nut allergies. [/quote]

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