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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pretty major point here that no one has brought up - OP says this:
"[I] know you're supposed to mention any dietary restrictions when you RSVP."

I don't think this is the case at all, unless you are specifically asked.[/quote]

I think you do mention it. I have no idea if it's the etiquette or not, but I'd rather have the 2 seconds of embarrassment of saying that I don't consume pork or alcohol (Muslim) than to not say a word and find that the main entrée is ham. Believe me I would have no problem just eating the sides if that were to happen, but it makes the host uncomfortable or embarrassed or sometimes they feel they quickly have to scrounge up something else. Much easier to say it and then the host sticks to beef, chicken, fish etc.[/quote]

NP here - you mention it if you have a serious allergy, or maybe if you have a religious concern. Personally, though I come from a Muslim background and don't eat pork, most people either (1) know this (most people who know me, or know Muslims/Jews, know they don't eat pork) or (2) I work around it at meal time, and just avoid pork dishes. Unless I'm going to get seriously sick or die, it's my problem to deal with.

Mentioning mere "dislikes" to a host is absurd. If food issues prevent someone from normal eating with others, then they need to deal with that on their own and not expect others to accommodate you.[/quote]

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