Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 16:42     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ummm … just ask. It is not offensive unless they are weirdos. And it’s not your problem. “Hi - looking forward to seeing you! Thank you for hosting - to clarify, is this for dinner or after dinner cocktails? Either is great.” Or something along those lines. We’re all a bit out of practice in socializing because of Covid. Your hosts should have made it clear what the invite is for.

I agree. No need to dance around the issue.

Some people eat dinner later and 7pm is pre-dinner cocktails.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 16:25     Subject: Re:Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Anonymous wrote:I would think they would have specifically said come over for dinner.

Agreed
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 12:08     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Nope, eat before you go.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 11:21     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Always good to clarify.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 11:17     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ummm … just ask. It is not offensive unless they are weirdos. And it’s not your problem. “Hi - looking forward to seeing you! Thank you for hosting - to clarify, is this for dinner or after dinner cocktails? Either is great.” Or something along those lines. We’re all a bit out of practice in socializing because of Covid. Your hosts should have made it clear what the invite is for.


I agree. No need to dance around the issue.


+2 Just ask. If I had to guess I’d say it’s not a dinner invitation, but clearly assumptions differ on that.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 10:57     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Anonymous wrote:Ummm … just ask. It is not offensive unless they are weirdos. And it’s not your problem. “Hi - looking forward to seeing you! Thank you for hosting - to clarify, is this for dinner or after dinner cocktails? Either is great.” Or something along those lines. We’re all a bit out of practice in socializing because of Covid. Your hosts should have made it clear what the invite is for.


I agree. No need to dance around the issue.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 10:56     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Ummm … just ask. It is not offensive unless they are weirdos. And it’s not your problem. “Hi - looking forward to seeing you! Thank you for hosting - to clarify, is this for dinner or after dinner cocktails? Either is great.” Or something along those lines. We’re all a bit out of practice in socializing because of Covid. Your hosts should have made it clear what the invite is for.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 10:37     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just ask what you can bring. That is likely to elicit information.


+1

Also, did the invitation specify some sort of activity? Like, come over to play pool, watch TV, for a party??

No context...
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 10:32     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Anonymous wrote:Just ask what you can bring. That is likely to elicit information.


+1

Also, did the invitation specify some sort of activity? Like, come over to play pool, watch TV, for a party??
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 10:31     Subject: Re:Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
what was the specific invitation? I think a general invitation to come over at 7:00 on x night implies dinner and an invitation to have a drink/watch a movie/gather around the fire pit implies no dinner. If they have very young kids it's less likely they will offer dinner.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 10:30     Subject: Re:Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Anonymous wrote:I would think they would have specifically said come over for dinner.


+1. My family eats between 5-6. If I asked you to come at 7, it would be after dinner and cleanup.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 10:30     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
Just ask what you can bring. That is likely to elicit information.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 10:29     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
No. Maybe be after dinner. I’d check
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 10:27     Subject: Re:Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
I would think they would have specifically said come over for dinner.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 10:26     Subject: Is dinner implied when going to someone's house at 7 pm?
We were invited over by acquaintances and I don't want to offend them by asking if we'll be eating. What do you think?