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Is it rude to ask if you can take home some leftovers when you are at a dinner party?

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Posted - January 19, 2018

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  • 7939
    Depends on the party. Arguably not the best choice in a formal setting. I send leftovers home with all my guests when I host regardless.  
      January 19, 2018 12:47 PM MST
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  • 13071
    Not if your a guest.
      January 19, 2018 12:54 PM MST
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  • 7280
    Never thought about it; never been asked.

    We have a large Thanksgiving celebration the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

    Nothing is better than leftovers after Thanksgiving dinner---and they are MINE.


      January 19, 2018 1:05 PM MST
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  • 3463
    It depends on who it is. If it's a family member or close friend, I don't see a problem with it.
    I always send food home with people if there is a lot left over.
      January 19, 2018 4:30 PM MST
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  • 10026
    I'm with the general consensus.  It depends on the dinner party you're attending, the other guests, and the container you planning you plan on taking them home in.  If you attending a party where they are serving  on china and real silver, asking for left overs would seem weird.  You wouldn't send your china and silver out the door if you are never going to see the person again.
    If it is your family and friends, heck ya!  EAT UP!! This post was edited by Merlin at January 21, 2018 1:37 AM MST
      January 20, 2018 6:01 PM MST
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  • 3191
    I dunno...guess I'm not hoity-toity enough for dinner parties.  I'm more of the grilling out and "J'eet jet?" type.   ;) This post was edited by Bozette at January 21, 2018 1:37 AM MST
      January 20, 2018 7:06 PM MST
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  • 10026
    Me too Bozette :)  But, I've been to many where the other applies too.  I'll take a grill out over the other any day.  I ALWAYS send people home with left overs.  Lord knows I want them to eat!  I didn't make it to sit in my fridge and rot!!  I am totally with you!!
      January 20, 2018 8:43 PM MST
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  • 3191
    I never learned how to cook for just two people, so I always used to have a pot of something on the stove, our employees would beeline to the pot after work.  Everyone's always offered leftovers, but nothing really goes to waste...Friday = scraps night, and the pups take care of whatever is left.  :) 
      January 20, 2018 9:31 PM MST
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  • 10026
    Totally AWESOME and very caring and giving!!  Happy Smiles!!
      January 20, 2018 9:54 PM MST
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  • 44620
    All of our parties are family and we always send everyone home with whatever they would like. Just like you...I could not eat the same thing for three days.
      January 21, 2018 1:39 AM MST
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