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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would buy the meal but serve it on real dishes, with[b] everyone taking a turn to wash some. [/b]

My Thanksgiving, at least, generates a ton of pots and pans. I'm willing to wash  what it takes to serve it by hand, but not what it takes to cook it. [/quote]

I'd rather be served on a disposable plate than go to someone's home to wash dishes. [/quote]

+1
and I wouldn’t want the host/hostess to spend their time washing either.

The whole point of getting together is to enjoy each other’s company, and if somebody’s stuck in the kitchen as a scullery maid, they’re not getting to socialize. [/quote]

Do you feel the same way about people who cook for you rather than getting takeout?[/quote]

PP here

If they want to cook, I appreciate it. But I’d generally be just as happy going to a restaurant, getting takeout, ordering a pizza, making sandwiches, or having a potluck.

For Thanksgiving, I think most people expect a traditional turkey dinner, so if they plan on something significantly different, they might want to mention it to their guests ahead of time.  Sushi or pizza for Thanksgiving might come as a shock, but Turkey on fine china, a paper plate, or a styrofoam take-out container really doesn’t matter.

As I mentioned before, my priority when socializing is to enjoy spending time with someone else. Generally this means minimizing the work, expense, and other burdens for everyone involved, although for some people cooking is viewed as a pleasure rather than a chore. [/quote]

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