As a host, if you are serving drinks to guests, is it impolie not to have any yourself?
492011
Yes, it would be quite rude to serve anything that you yourself would not eat or drink unless you have a known problem with the dish or drink (recovering alcoholic or allergic to the food).Then again, if you had an aversion to something it would be understood if you did not serve it to anyone.\n\nSo yes, you really need to consume at least a little of whatever it is that you are serving to your guests for proper etiquette.
927230
I wouldn't really on a caterer that was late to our meeting, and had no time to talk, to cater my most important event.  If the caterer is not organized and professional enough to arrange a simple tasting, I don't think he could be counted on for a full wedding party.\n\nBesides, instant potatoes.... blah!!!
105587
I used to train people in customer service jobs, the one thing I always wanted them to remember was to treat every customer like they are the most important customer ever. You treat guests in your home with respect and serve them because they are important to you, you should treat guests in your business the same. Remember they are the most important customer you have, even if they don't spend as much as others, or they may be in a bad mood, they are who you have right now, and they are who you are here to serve.
1046581
Yes, ask the host if you may.
956508
The person asking the question just meant LATER, if it happens again, should they open a bottle of wine if someone brings it. They don't have that particular bottle anymore. They just wondered if it was proper to always serve the wine a guest brings, or if you can keep the wine and not serve it right at that time.
373253
I think it is very impolite to add extra's when the dessert has already been served.\nThat's like putting ketchup on your steak.\nAnd that's coming from a man.\nEven if he's called Dr. Bob.
949112
if you open the door .. close it behind you ... even better to come out from the backdoor and come around to meet them ... the idea is that  you dont want to let them see anything questionable inside .. like minors drinking ... refuse to let them inside politely ... if they threaten with a warrant kindly tell them that you will be requireing it.
554997
If it is buffet style, I'm not sure I see the need for assigned seating, since people are going to be mingling and moving around a lot anyway. It sounds like their family is a bit more casual than yours. If they are footing the bill, they probably will get their way. How much of an issue do you want to make of this? Your son is entering into a long term relationship with these people.
508899
Legally - yes, if you are serving the alcohol you can be held liable for your guests action while he/she is intoxicated. For example, if he/she wrecks on his way home from your house while trashed, the victim of the wreck can actually sue you as well as the drunken driver
1187090
From an etiquette point of view, it is not allowed to ask for anything other than the presence of the invitee. If you can't afford the party, you should downsize it, maybe just rent a waterslide.\n\nYou can, of course, go through the guests' pockets which they will conveniently leave somewhere, but as Nixon once said, that would be wrong.
1154414
It is rude ... usually people just ask "is there anything I can bring..." when they get invited and even then a good host should not ask them to bring anything too expensive. Instead, the proper thing to do it to give the person a few general options and the person can decide how much money to spend and what to bring. For example, dessert, snacks/appetizers or some champagne, this gives you the option to bring what you can afford.\nHowever, your friends might be seeing this party as something that you are all organizing together so they feel that freedom and ease of asking this of you.\nDon't panic! Not all champagne is expensive - go to your local liquor store and find some sparkling wine (only sparkling wines that are made in Champagne, France can be called Champagne, so everything else is called sparkling wine.) They will have lots of selection and you can get some that is cheap - remember not too many people are true champagne connoisseurs so they won't know the difference, just pick something sweet and most people will drink it!\nGood Luck!
260313
ABSOLUTELY NOT.\nI am a pretty good tipper. Usually more than 20%, and I never even considered the server's looks. Good personality and On-The-Ball are good traits, but I leave a tip that is generous, especially if I plan to frequent the establishment.
1041237
I assume because you are under 21.  At slot machines waitresses bring you drinks when you order them (free in some areas).  If you are under 21 then they would have to worry about carding you and that is unfeasible in a casino.
692502
SERVE YOURSELF AND DONT RELY ON OTHERS
208583
If they offer you food that you are trying not to eat, be polite but firm when you decline it.  Keep your goals in mind.  If you are going to a party or someone else's house to eat, ask if you can bring something.  Then bring a healthy dish to share.
796349
It is perfectly acceptable to ask your sponsor about any unique customs.  In general, good table manners, respectful conversation and dress are appropriate.  The specifics largely depend on the type of dinner you will attend.  If it is a small, private affair, then one acts as one might at any dinner party.  If it is a public feast then there may be additional considerations according to the traditions of the institution.\n\nI recommend reading De Brett's Guide to Modern Etiquette for a detailed discussion of dinner-related manners.  It is the de facto standard for British gentlemen.
295986
This always bothers me, especially when the waiter/waitress has been there for the majority of the meal; however, my husband used to be a waiter and has told me that if your server goes home and gives your table to another server, they are giving the tip to them also, for allowing them to go home.  Unless it is a rather large bill (and hopefully a large tip), in which case, the server would probably opt to keep their table and work a longer shift.