Anonymous
04/09/2014 10:49
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Yes.
Bad timing for a children's party, though, unless you start with food right away.
Bad timing for a children's party, though, unless you start with food right away.
Anonymous
04/09/2014 10:47
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Just wanted to say that the "of course we'll feed you until you're ready to burst" stereotype might also apply to religious minorities. Not sure if that's a reaction to a history of deprivation, an expression of ethnic pride, a simple cultural tradition, or some other force at work.
-A Happily Overstuffed Jew Who Serves Way Too Much Food to All Guests
-A Happily Overstuffed Jew Who Serves Way Too Much Food to All Guests
Anonymous
04/09/2014 09:06
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
You'll want to clarify on the invitations. "Snacks and cake" or "lunch and cake".
We normally eat lunch around 11:30 so would not need lunch at 12:30. Every family is different.
We normally eat lunch around 11:30 so would not need lunch at 12:30. Every family is different.
Anonymous
04/09/2014 00:38
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Yes. No matter what time I provide food.
Exactly, if you are hosting kids, you must have food.
+1
Kids will eat pizza day or night. Even for off-time parties, I always order a couple of pizzas and have fruit. At my DS's party recently, all but two kids ate pizza and it was an afternoon party.
Anonymous
04/09/2014 00:26
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Anonymous wrote:Yes. No matter what time I provide food.
Exactly, if you are hosting kids, you must have food.
Anonymous
04/07/2014 17:37
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
If I were hosting, I would serve lunch to both parents and kids.
That being said, I've learned to feed my kid something substantive before parties regardless of time because:
1. I'm not sure if the hosts will serve a meal or snack
2. my kid gets distracted easily when around friends/toys, so she's unlikely to eat well.
I have a preschooler.
That being said, I've learned to feed my kid something substantive before parties regardless of time because:
1. I'm not sure if the hosts will serve a meal or snack
2. my kid gets distracted easily when around friends/toys, so she's unlikely to eat well.
I have a preschooler.
Anonymous
04/07/2014 17:32
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I can't imagine any Asian family every thinking you can host a party without food (I'm Asian). Not as sure about other races.
I'm Asian. I have no trouble hosting a party without providing a full meal. I think there's too much emphasis on food in today's culture.
I am Indian and would be horrifically embarrassed to have a party starting at 12:30 and not provide a full meal. I don't know of any other Indian (or other Asian) who would even consider doing that. It is definitely a cultural difference.
+ 1.
Absolutely. I do not know any Asian family that would not provide a full meal if a party happens to be at meal times. I would also expect that if a party did happen to be at meal time, that they would still provide beverages and snacks, if not a full meal.
This was a white person's question and it could very well be a cultural difference. Hospitality is a big aspect of Asian culture. Feeding guests and anticipating and providing for their physical comfort, and making them feel welcome - is what good hospitality is all about.
Same, I'm indian and will give you food no matter what time the party is. That's just how I was raised.
Anonymous
04/07/2014 17:11
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I can't imagine any Asian family every thinking you can host a party without food (I'm Asian). Not as sure about other races.
I'm Asian. I have no trouble hosting a party without providing a full meal. I think there's too much emphasis on food in today's culture.
I'm the person you quoted. I have no problem hosting a party without a FULL meal, but without food? Or just drinks and cake? Not happening in my family or Asian friends. If my party includes 11:30-1:00 or 5:30-7:00 then there will be a full meal. Otherwise, there will be a ton of appetizers (hot and cold) and snacks. We usually have enough food leftover to go 2-3 days without needing to cook again after a party regardless of whether it is at meal time or not. We often joke that if I don't have enough food to feed twice as many people as show up that I feel Asian guilt.
I agree.
I am so paranoid that I will run out of food that I often cook more than what we will consume. I always have enough left over that my guests can take food home as well.
Food is inexpensive in this country. I cannot fathom why people act stingy where food is concerned. I have a mix of homemade, semi-homemade and store bought food for my guests - it is so easy to be hospitable in this country because there is food to suit everyone's budget and taste..
Anonymous
04/07/2014 16:40
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
If you cannot afford to feed the people at the party, throw a smaller party with a few friends and calll it a day.
Anonymous
04/07/2014 16:21
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I can't imagine any Asian family every thinking you can host a party without food (I'm Asian). Not as sure about other races.
I'm Asian. I have no trouble hosting a party without providing a full meal. I think there's too much emphasis on food in today's culture.
I'm the person you quoted. I have no problem hosting a party without a FULL meal, but without food? Or just drinks and cake? Not happening in my family or Asian friends. If my party includes 11:30-1:00 or 5:30-7:00 then there will be a full meal. Otherwise, there will be a ton of appetizers (hot and cold) and snacks. We usually have enough food leftover to go 2-3 days without needing to cook again after a party regardless of whether it is at meal time or not. We often joke that if I don't have enough food to feed twice as many people as show up that I feel Asian guilt.
Anonymous
04/07/2014 16:06
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I can't imagine any Asian family every thinking you can host a party without food (I'm Asian). Not as sure about other races.
I'm Asian. I have no trouble hosting a party without providing a full meal. I think there's too much emphasis on food in today's culture.
Lol! That's what I was thinking. My family doesn't understand the concept of light refreshments. Cake and coffee wouldn't cut it.
Anonymous
04/07/2014 15:49
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
absolutely. if you want to avoid serving lunch do 2-4pm or 9-11am.
Anonymous
04/07/2014 15:35
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Anonymous wrote:No, because I haven't seen an invitation that doesn't specify what is being served.
Don't be too harsh- there's a big learning curve for parents to children's parties, and your child should be thrilled just to go to a party...
Anonymous
04/06/2014 17:59
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I can't imagine any Asian family every thinking you can host a party without food (I'm Asian). Not as sure about other races.
I'm Asian. I have no trouble hosting a party without providing a full meal. I think there's too much emphasis on food in today's culture.
I am Indian and would be horrifically embarrassed to have a party starting at 12:30 and not provide a full meal. I don't know of any other Indian (or other Asian) who would even consider doing that. It is definitely a cultural difference.
+ 1.
Absolutely. I do not know any Asian family that would not provide a full meal if a party happens to be at meal times. I would also expect that if a party did happen to be at meal time, that they would still provide beverages and snacks, if not a full meal.
This was a white person's question and it could very well be a cultural difference. Hospitality is a big aspect of Asian culture. Feeding guests and anticipating and providing for their physical comfort, and making them feel welcome - is what good hospitality is all about.
Anonymous
04/06/2014 17:51
Subject: If a birthday party started at 12:30, would you expect lunch to be served?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I can't imagine any Asian family every thinking you can host a party without food (I'm Asian). Not as sure about other races.
I'm Asian. I have no trouble hosting a party without providing a full meal. I think there's too much emphasis on food in today's culture.
Liar! You are not Asian.