Party etiquette

[gilana]

I'm terrible about remembering to bring something to parties. I never seem to think of it until the last minute, and often there just isn't anyplace reasonable to stop on the way there. But then, I'm always vaguely surprised when people bring donations to parties I host, too. So I'm curious.

A) Would you rather skip a party than arrive empty-handed? Do you only bring something if it's convenient? Do you just assume the host has everything covered? Share!

B) How do you feel when you're the host? Do you notice who brings what? Are you offended if someone doesn't bring anything? Would you prefer people *not* to bring things? Share on that, too!

Comments

[smacaski.livejournal.com]

I look at bringing things to parties as a form of gift-giving, and therefore guests are under no obligation to bring anything. If people can and want to bring something to a party of mine, that's great, and I appreciate it; if not, their company is enough for me--that's why I invited them. I hope my friends feel the same way, especially when I'm too rushed or broke to make/buy something for their parties.