What (besides politics) irritates you?

[M. Steng]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

I agree, when we're talking about an actual party.

Fair enough. I think you should always be kind of prepared to have guests over in the situation you described, just in case. Not that you have to have an entire spread for a few friends coming over to watch a game, but have a back-up 12-pack in your basement fridge, or some kind of antipasto tray to lay out.

My mother always had stuff waiting for guests in the fridge that we weren't allowed to touch just in case we had company. Definitely an old-school sort of thing from a time when people randomly stopped by more frequently, but I think it's just good practice when you have guests every now and then as well.

[drop2d]

Originally Posted by M. Steng

My thought is this: there is absolutely nothing worse than being at party and the food or alcohol runs out. It's better to be over-prepared and have your guests bring additional food/beverage items and then have leftovers, than to count on your guests to provide their own and run out. I went to a graduation party recently where the host seemed to be banking on the fact that family would bring a lot of food, but due to a lack of communication, all ended up bringing alcohol of some sort. Not the worst problem to have, but it's embarrassing to have to order pizzas to make up for your lack of preparation.

Yeah, this is totally different than 'coming over for a game'.

Either way, you will always find more than enough food at my house. Just bring your own beer (unless you want the shitty stuff that's been left in my fridge or something from the bar).

[ExistenceNow]

I'll usually have some leftover beer in my beer fridge; but it's usually beer that they left last time they were there that I don't like, so didn't drink.


I don't keep food in my house. Right now in my pantry I have a bag of low fat pretzels, half a bag of cherry almond granola, and a two cans of tomato soup. That's it. If they want any of that, they're welcome to it.

[barbogast]

Nothing sounds party like low fat pretzels and tomato soup. Good times will be had

[mandy18]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

I'll usually have some leftover beer in my beer fridge; but it's usually beer that they left last time they were there that I don't like, so didn't drink.


I don't keep food in my house. Right now in my pantry I have a bag of low fat pretzels, half a bag of cherry almond granola, and a two cans of tomato soup. That's it. If they want any of that, they're welcome to it.

Watch out; keep tempting us with that pantry and you may find some ants showing up at your door this weekend to watch football.

I always have wine, vodka and beer in my house.
Sometimes random bottles that people have left in the past, and sometimes random beer that people have left.

But, yes, if people were coming back to my house & I had nothing to drink, I'd have them give me 5 minutes to stop at the beer distributor.
Last minute food, I wouldn't care so much about, but I'm always good for having at least cheese / crackers or popcorn. Or, I'd order a pizza.

[ExistenceNow]

Originally Posted by mandy18

Watch out; keep tempting us with that pantry and you may find some ants showing up at your door this weekend to watch football.

I always have wine, vodka and beer in my house.
Sometimes random bottles that people have left in the past, and sometimes random beer that people have left.

But, yes, if people were coming back to my house & I had nothing to drink, I'd have them give me 5 minutes to stop at the beer distributor.
Last minute food, I wouldn't care so much about, but I'm always good for having at least cheese / crackers or popcorn. Or, I'd order a pizza.

Just not how we roll, I guess. We're more pragmatic.

If I'm going to a friends' house I'll text them to see if they need any beer or what not. Since I'm going to be the one on the road, it makes more sense for me to stop and get beer than for them to leave their house to go get it. Same goes for when they come to my house.

And yea, if we get hungry we'll order pizza or something. If we have someone that can drive, we'll go to the store to get stuff to grill. Host will do the cooking.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Nothing sounds party like low fat pretzels and tomato soup. Good times will be had

how can pretzels be low fat?
they're all carbs and salt
there should be nothing fatty about a pretzel unless it's dipped in something fatty

[Climb2safety]

Originally Posted by M. Steng

I always assumed when you host, you provide for your guests. Even if you don't want to give them your top-shelf stuff, at least have something for them to eat and drink. If you can't afford to host friends, then go out to a bar or go to their house. Now, if they have any class, they'll bring a food item or some alcohol, but as a host you should generally be prepared to feed your guests and have enough for them to drink.

This is how I roll too.

Depending on the number I'll have enough beer with hopes of having a lot left because everyone brings some. Better safe than sorry and usually if someone is empty handed they only have a few so no biggie.

Food is not usually a problem either as I either will make a lot of something or am prepared to scale it up quantity wise as needed.

I have one friend who is always empty handed time after time. It is what it is but I notice for sure and don't get it.

[ExistenceNow]

Idk, man. That's what it says on the bag.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

Idk, man. That's what it says on the bag.

you sure you're eating pretzels?

[ExistenceNow]

Pretzel sticks, to be more specific. Maybe they have less fat in stick form.

[Climb2safety]

I keep pretzelsaround. I think they have no fat. They facilitate beer drinking nicely.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

Pretzel sticks, to be more specific. Maybe they have less fat in stick form.

http://www.snydersofhanover.com/prod...el-sticks.html

2% DV

can't get more "low fat" than that

[ExistenceNow]

Maybe it's just saying it's a low fat snack, not that these pretzels are lower fat than other pretzels.


All I know is that these pretzels are making me thirsty.

[unccrombie]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

Maybe it's just saying it's a low fat snack, not that these pretzels are lower fat than other pretzels.


All I know is that these pretzels are making me thirsty.

i'm going to need resolution on this by tomorrow afternoon
please advise

[ExistenceNow]

Just looked at the back of the bag.

1% DV

Suck it Snyders. Just avoided .5g of fat. That's a win.

[jcc522]

Host should have beer and wine. Guest should bring a gift and what they want to consume.

[Lcsulla]

Originally Posted by drop2d

Fuck that. You show up to my house to watch the game expecting to drink MY BEER I'm kicking you out. Bring your own beer you cheap prick.

Seriously, people do that? When I invite friends/family over to watch a game I do purchase a case or two of beer and have some hard liquor on hand but pretty much anyone who comes (and has a job) inevitably brings a 12 pack or bottle of something and I end up with more liquor and beer when the game is over than I initially bought. I thought this was the norm actually.

[neumdogg]

Originally Posted by M. Steng

Maybe it's an Italian thing then. Any time my family hosts something there's enough food for an army, as well as booze. I hosted a Super Bowl party last year and prepared a ton of food and bought a keg. My friends ended up bringing a lot of food and drinks over, so I got to eat leftovers for like two weeks, but I was prepared to have enough food/drink just in case they didn't.

No it's a courtesy thing. People come to watch football, food and drink should be provided.

Edit: That being said, if I am coming to your house, I will bring beer because that is the type of person I am. However, I would NEVER expect you to bring beer to my house.

[neumdogg]

Originally Posted by unccrombie

there's a difference between a party and "hey, james, joe, christina, and samantha come over to watch ND pummel USC"

Go fuck yourself!

[DIDriveOut2SPAC]

Originally Posted by Lcsulla

Seriously, people do that? When I invite friends/family over to watch a game I do purchase a case or two of beer and have some hard liquor on hand but pretty much anyone who comes (and has a job) inevitably brings a 12 pack or bottle of something and I end up with more liquor and beer when the game is over than I initially bought. I thought this was the norm actually.

[drop2d]

Originally Posted by Lcsulla

Seriously, people do that? When I invite friends/family over to watch a game I do purchase a case or two of beer and have some hard liquor on hand but pretty much anyone who comes (and has a job) inevitably brings a 12 pack or bottle of something and I end up with more liquor and beer when the game is over than I initially bought. I thought this was the norm actually.

Maybe that's the issue... all my friends are drunks so a case or 2 just wouldn't be enough. I'm also a beer snob... I won't drink shitty beer even if that's the only thing available.

[hailtopitt]

if you're inviting people over for a get-together and you expect them to bring their own booze, moreover you do not have libations to offer them, you're a terrible host/hostess and should kill yourself

[dmb9howell]

Originally Posted by neumdogg

No it's a courtesy thing. People come to watch football, food and drink should be provided.

Edit: That being said, if I am coming to your house, I will bring beer because that is the type of person I am. However, I would NEVER expect you to bring beer to my house.

Exactly how I do it.

[haybale97]

Originally Posted by ExistenceNow

Just not how we roll, I guess. We're more pragmatic.

If I'm going to a friends' house I'll text them to see if they need any beer or what not. Since I'm going to be the one on the road, it makes more sense for me to stop and get beer than for them to leave their house to go get it. Same goes for when they come to my house.

And yea, if we get hungry we'll order pizza or something. If we have someone that can drive, we'll go to the store to get stuff to grill. Host will do the cooking.

This is usually how I do it. I'm going to a buddy's house tonight for the game and I just texted him to see what I should bring, he said he had everything he needs for nachos but has no beer, so I'll stop and pick something up.

But I'll always bring something with me when I'm going somewhere I'm expecting to consume something, if for no other reason it just feels wrong to show up empty handed.

[drop2d]

Originally Posted by neumdogg

No it's a courtesy thing. People come to watch football, food and drink should be provided.

Edit: That being said, if I am coming to your house, I will bring beer because that is the type of person I am. However, I would NEVER expect you to bring beer to my house.

Is this not completely dumb though? If we're all awesome people and bring our own beer everywhere, why should we also buy it for everyone and have it at our house when they come over?

[Lcsulla]

Originally Posted by haybale97

This is usually how I do it. I'm going to a buddy's house tonight for the game and I just texted him to see what I should bring, he said he had everything he needs for nachos but has no beer, so I'll stop and pick something up.

But I'll always bring something with me when I'm going somewhere I'm expecting to consume something, if for no other reason it just feels wrong to show up empty handed.

Exactly, even if they say they don't need anything I still grab SOMETHING to bring with me. If someone invites me to their house, to watch their TV, eat their food and drink their booze I consider it common courtesy to show up with something for the 'party.'

[Rebecca De Mornay]

what are thoughts on the people that bring something to your house and don't want to share any of that with you.

ive known people like that, they will bring a sixer of a nice beer and keep it next to them all night so nobody else gets any.

[LadyMadonna68]

That's a bitch ass move

[haybale97]

Originally Posted by Lcsulla

Exactly, even if they say they don't need anything I still grab SOMETHING to bring with me. If someone invites me to their house, to watch their TV, eat their food and drink their booze I consider it common courtesy to show up with something for the 'party.'

Exactly. I went to dinner at a friend's house and she told me they had plenty of beer, so I brought her and her parents a bottle of wine even though I don't drink wine. I just feel like it's good manners to bring something.

Originally Posted by Rebecca De Mornay

what are thoughts on the people that bring something to your house and don't want to share any of that with you.

ive known people like that, they will bring a sixer of a nice beer and keep it next to them all night so nobody else gets any.

I'd never do this, I always offer to share. Again, manners.