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is this rude

last year we had a blowout housewarming where I made a ton of food....this year we are having a cookout with family and friends and I plan on having hamburgers, hot dogs, orzo salad, fruit salad, chips, beer, water, soda.  Our moms will definitely bring a salad or dessert too.  I would like for some people to bring a side dish, but not everyone needs to.  I was going to put on the evite "we have the basics (hamburgers and hot dogs) covered, side dishes are welcome but not expected", is that rude?

Re: is this rude

  • I don't think it is rude. If people ask just tell them what you don't have. 
  • Not rude at all, I went to a housewarming a few years ago and thats what the invite said and everyone brought something.
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    Definitely not rude.
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    Not rude...most people like to bring something to a party anyway.

  • It's perfectly acceptable.  That's usually the tone I set on my invitations as well.  And personally, I always like to bring something to a party. 
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  • is this a ptluck type setup? i guess ive never understood throwing a party and asking your guests to bring food.
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  • I don't think it's rude at all.  A lot of people, myself included, feel awkward NOT bringing something to a party..

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  • I don't like showing up to parties empty-handed, and I like this wording.  I once showed up to a party with some nice wine only to find out that my host has Hepatitis C and can't drink.  GAH! 
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    is this a ptluck type setup? i guess ive never understood throwing a party and asking your guests to bring food.

    It's not a birthday party, baby shower or housewarming party... it's a cookout. If I were invited to a cookout, I would bring something, even if I'm not asked. I think it's rude not to. I think letting people know on the e-vite is an appropriate way to tell them, most people wouldn't be offended at all! 

  • you could def do that, or if people are rsvp'ing, wait for them to say "can i bring something?"

    It all depends on how comfortable you are with everyone. Im sure if you are a close group of people, they will want to bring dishes to pass.

     

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