Is it appropriate to bring something when invited to a party?

My mother taught me always bring something when invited to a friend or relative’s house. It doesn’t have to be much. A bottle of wine or a snack that you all could share. But you should bring something.

Whenever I have friends or company over, it’s always appreciated if they bring something along with them. It doesn’t have to be anything big, fancy, or expensive, it’s just the thought that counts, and noticing that they went out of their way to be friendly and appreciative.

Mama always said “never show up empty handed…” It can never be harmful to bring something even if it’s just a bag of chips.

Wow. We all must have the same mother. ;-)

More appropriately, it’s almost never INappropriate, so err on the side of caution.

yeah, i can’t think of a time when it would be inappropriate…..unless its a group of non-drinkers and you bring a keg or something like that. it might be considered inappropriate and unwelcome.

LOL.

we have dinner parties with friends often. I always appreciate it when our guests bring something. We also always bring something, whether it’s a bottle of wine, dessert or even a nice bunch of flowers for the table that the hosts can even enjoy for a few days after the get together.

I think a bottle of wine is nice, or some chocolates. Not something to eat at the party itself, unless it is requested.

unless its a potluck and they say you dont need to bring anything just yourself