Anonymous
12/01/2013 22:13
Subject: What would you bring to a brunch?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP here. Just want to assure everyone I'm not an insensitive boar. I generally never give "stuff" other than things that can be consumed. Everyone generally has plenty of "stuff." I was not trying to "upstage" the hostess. My mother just always taught me that if you go to someone's house, you need to bring something. Ended up bringing wine and the paper whites as PP suggested. Was a lovely brunch.
Oh, god, I seethe when someone brings me something I have to tend and keep alive. Great move, OP.
Paper whites don't actually live very long. Then you throw them out. If they are truly that offensive, just toss them.
Anonymous
12/01/2013 21:37
Subject: What would you bring to a brunch?
A gourmet jar of gourmet honey & jams (and stick pretty ribbons on them.)
Beautifully wrapped selection of soaps.
Christmas ornament if they celebrate it.
Pretty containers for storing her baked goods and ingredients.
Beautifully wrapped selection of soaps.
Christmas ornament if they celebrate it.
Pretty containers for storing her baked goods and ingredients.
Anonymous
12/01/2013 21:36
Subject: What would you bring to a brunch?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP here. Just want to assure everyone I'm not an insensitive boar. I generally never give "stuff" other than things that can be consumed. Everyone generally has plenty of "stuff." I was not trying to "upstage" the hostess. My mother just always taught me that if you go to someone's house, you need to bring something. Ended up bringing wine and the paper whites as PP suggested. Was a lovely brunch.
Oh, god, I seethe when someone brings me something I have to tend and keep alive. Great move, OP.
Not everyone is the colossal bitch you are.
Anonymous
12/01/2013 21:33
Subject: What would you bring to a brunch?
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Just want to assure everyone I'm not an insensitive boar. I generally never give "stuff" other than things that can be consumed. Everyone generally has plenty of "stuff." I was not trying to "upstage" the hostess. My mother just always taught me that if you go to someone's house, you need to bring something. Ended up bringing wine and the paper whites as PP suggested. Was a lovely brunch.
Oh, god, I seethe when someone brings me something I have to tend and keep alive. Great move, OP.
Anonymous
12/01/2013 21:30
Subject: What would you bring to a brunch?
Anonymous wrote:Why are your feelings more important than your hostess' feelings? This sort of gross inconsideration masquerading as good etiquette is absurd.
OP literally won't sleep at night!!! Oh, the horror!!
Hahahahaha
Anonymous
12/01/2013 20:32
Subject: What would you bring to a brunch?
OP here. Just want to assure everyone I'm not an insensitive boar. I generally never give "stuff" other than things that can be consumed. Everyone generally has plenty of "stuff." I was not trying to "upstage" the hostess. My mother just always taught me that if you go to someone's house, you need to bring something. Ended up bringing wine and the paper whites as PP suggested. Was a lovely brunch.
Anonymous
12/01/2013 14:42
Subject: What would you bring to a brunch?
Anonymous wrote:Why are your feelings more important than your hostess' feelings? This sort of gross inconsideration masquerading as good etiquette is absurd.
+1.
Flowers or wine is plenty. Bringing a dish when you've specifically been told not to is rude. Are you trying to upstage the host?
Anonymous
12/01/2013 14:30
Subject: Re:What would you bring to a brunch?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
Don't being food for that day! Only a complete insensitive boar would do so.
I haven't met too many sensitive boars.
Though I did once see a javelina reading poetry.
No self-respecting boar, sensitive or not, is going to arrive the venue with an intact food offering.
Perhaps a selection of all-American boar jerkies would be a good hostess gift.
Eww, Boar jerky belching.
Anonymous
12/01/2013 12:53
Subject: Re:What would you bring to a brunch?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
Don't being food for that day! Only a complete insensitive boar would do so.
I haven't met too many sensitive boars.
Though I did once see a javelina reading poetry.
No self-respecting boar, sensitive or not, is going to arrive the venue with an intact food offering.
Perhaps a selection of all-American boar jerkies would be a good hostess gift.
Anonymous
12/01/2013 11:38
Subject: Re:What would you bring to a brunch?
Anonymous wrote:
Don't being food for that day! Only a complete insensitive boar would do so.
I haven't met too many sensitive boars.
Though I did once see a javelina reading poetry.
No self-respecting boar, sensitive or not, is going to arrive the venue with an intact food offering.
Anonymous
12/01/2013 10:48
Subject: Re:What would you bring to a brunch?
Wine, wine, wine.
(Don't be offended when your host doesn't serve it. It's a gift, not part of the meal.)
(Don't be offended when your host doesn't serve it. It's a gift, not part of the meal.)
Anonymous
12/01/2013 10:46
Subject: Re:What would you bring to a brunch?
Don't being food for that day! Only a complete insensitive boar would do so.
I haven't met too many sensitive boars.
Though I did once see a javelina reading poetry.
Anonymous
12/01/2013 07:50
Subject: What would you bring to a brunch?
Your friend said not to bring anything. She probably has everything planned from top to bottom. She has the mimosas covered, food, and fresh flowers. Also leave your silly insecurity at home. Your friend said not to bring anything.
Anonymous
12/01/2013 07:37
Subject: Re:What would you bring to a brunch?
paperwhite bulbs that are ready to go in a glass dish
Anonymous
12/01/2013 06:49
Subject: What would you bring to a brunch?
Don't being food for that day! Only a complete insensitive boar would do so.