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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First, I never expect a hostess gift and frankly, don’t want one.  While I appreciate generosity, that custom is one I see no need for.  I host if I want to host, not to accumulate stuff.

Second, potlucks are just tradition in some areas.  Usually it’s when people are all reasonably close and recognize that sharing the duty of providing the food lightens the load for the host and can be fun.  My parents and families we were close with regularly had potlucks and everyone remembered the dip so and so would always bring, or another family’s usual dessert, etc.

I love hosting and enjoy serving what I hope is an appealing meal.  I always end up with too much, but that’s part of the fun of it - making sure there’s something for everyone and no one goes home hungry.  If someone invited me to a potluck, I’d happily bring along a dish to share - but I’m also confident in my ability to bring a killer dessert or appetizer.  It’s not a burden to me to bake something delicious to share with people, especially not people I really like.[/quote]

There’s something that you shared at the end that really gave me pause “  It’s not a burden to me to bake something delicious to share with people, especially not people I really like.” I really appreciate this insight. It’s a beautiful and selfless way to think. Thank you [/quote]

Aw, you’re welcome!  I’m glad that sentence resonated with you. :)

And that said, I also understand people who cringe at potlucks because they don’t like to or can’t cook well - I have a good friend like that.  So, I completely understand if that’s how someone feels.  I learned how to bake when I was a teenager and it’s something I enjoy sharing.  If someone who I know doesn’t like to cook asks what they can bring, I leave it up to them or suggest something they can easily buy, like cheese and crackers or fruit salad.  OP, I appreciate your openness to different perspectives![/quote]

Op here. Thanks. I have been blessed to be pretty proficient in the kitchen as well. This is why your message resonated with me. Not everyone has this skill and seeing it as an opportunity to be a blessing to someone rather than being frustrated about being asked is such a better perspective to have. I think so many of the responses have been extremely helpful but this one especially pulled at my heart strings and has given me a different outlook.

Rather than responding to each and every person (which is what I was trying to do in the beginning ☺️) I would like to thank each of you for weighing in and helping me jump on the potluck bandwagon. I don’t see myself having one on my own anytime soon but when invited I will definitely be more gracious and accept the invite whole heartedly.

Also to my fellow rigid poster, I love that you are also trying to be open. I hope your pending potluck goes well and that you make some amazing long lasting friends from it.

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