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Many people are thrilled to attend a BBQ party.
And why wouldnt they be?
Forthis redditor, though, a BBQ party became an experience she wouldnt want to repeat.
Needless to say, the OP found it really weird.
However, things going ideally in life is not something that happens often.
I cant say for sure we were invited, she toldBored Pandain a recent interview.
And we were definitely not welcome for dinner.
They sat and ate, but avoided looking at us or interacting with us.
The friendthat was one of the expected guestsshouldnt have invited them to join, in the first place.
If I knew we were crashing a dinner party, I would have never gone.
Never make a guest, even an unexpected guest, feel unwelcome, she said.
The expert continued to point out that the hosts first priority is to make their guests comfortable.
Ensuring there is enough food is a primary goal.
What about second servings, for instance?
Obviously, this host was not planning for four more mouths, but making them wait was rude.
Serving smaller portions, or ordering takeout to provide extra, would be a gracious gesture.
You might be wondering, arent guests expected to bring something when attending a dinner?
Gottsman pointed out that according to theetiquette, they are when the host asks them to.
