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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I don't know about your analogy[/quote]

You don't agree with the analogy or you don't understand it?

[quote]but one of the joys of being hosted for dinner or snacks and drinks is that I don't need to think about it.[/quote]

Is this how you order at a restaurant: "Just bring me whatever, I don't want to think about it." It's a joy to have someone who wants to know what will make you happy, and wants to deliver it.

[quote]no open ended questions[/quote]

Agreed for the most part: depending on the guests I will offer several options. Still if the question "What do you enjoy eating as a special treat" makes you feel uneasy, I would respect you and not ask.

[quote]And remember, the most important thing is...[/quote]

No advice needed on hosting guests. But thank you.

[quote]people would be fine opening a bag of chips with whole foods pico de gallo and guac, maybe some grapes and a veggie tray.[/quote]

My Foie Gras eating guests would much rather be eating fatty goose liver. I do hope you enjoy fatty goose liver, since I'm not allowed to ask you, and I'm not depriving the rest of my guests something special because I may [i]suspect - it's impolite to ask[/i] - you might not like it.

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