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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need to think about improving communication with your guests before the event.  I am sure it is usually the same 2-3 people who bring unsolicited food to events.  You need to tell them beforehand that you do not want any food contribution.

Problem solved. [/quote]

That’s the funny thing—it’s really not the same people. And stranger still, it’s people who have been coming over for years, who (I promise you) suddenly start bringing things. Now that I think about it, maybe they are bringing it out of guilt for me hosting more frequently? I don’t mind this at all. We like having people over and definitely missed entertaining during COVID.

I guess I will have to say flat-out beforehand not to bring food. It’s just weird that all of a sudden, people started bringing not your typical hostess gift of a bottle of wine or chocolates, but fussy appetizers that require time in the oven. -OP[/quote]

It's not guilt. They probably see that the other people are  doing it and bringing apps and desserts and then feel like they should because they assume that's the way you do these things and you expect it. So this is why YOU really need to just set things straight with everyone, otherwise people will keep assuming this is the expectation. And in the future you know to nip this sort of thing in the bud before it spreads.[/quote]

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