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I think I am the pushy mom who will keep offering food and drink to guests. I just want to make sure that I have not neglected my guests.   (Besides I really do like my guests!)

However, [b]I am fine if someone says that they just want water, because then I have done my duty as a hostess and seen to their comfort.  I am also fine if someone says that they will help themselves if they need something, because then I feel that they are comfortable enough in my house to do so.[/b]

I have so many friends who cannot drink milk or milk products, juice, cola, caffeine, sugar, splenda - etc. that frankly there is not much I can offer but water!    Now, if I could lay my hands of fresh green coconuts...that would be a game-changer.
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Same here. As long as I've offered I feel I've done my part, though I admit I feel better if I can at least give them some water. I don't know why. Some weird hostess impulse I suppose. That said, I don't always want something at other people's houses and I know the same is true for everyone.

But back to OP's question, no, it isn't "rude" unless done in a rude way (won't eat anything the host/ess serves at a dinner party, for example).[/quote]

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