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Quick Etiquette question - DFen911 - 07-30-2011
Ok I need advice...we are having quests over for dinner, they do not drink. So I made up some nice flavored iced teas and sodas. However Derek and I like to have wine with dinner. Is it acceptable for me to open a bottle of wine? They're not prudes and know we partake, but wasn't sure if would proper form.
Re: Quick Etiquette question - Mare749 - 07-30-2011
It would be in my house!
We give everyone a wine glass and a glass of water. If they decline, that is their choice. We don't make a big deal out of it and no one else ever has either. Relax and have a great time!
Re: Quick Etiquette question - DFen911 - 07-30-2011
Thanks Maryann...I've just never had guests over that don't drink
Re: Quick Etiquette question - labradors - 07-30-2011
I would probably abstain only if any of the guests are alcoholics - just to avoid confronting them with that temptation.
Re: Quick Etiquette question - DFen911 - 07-30-2011
No neither one is a recovering alcoholics. It's a choice they've made not to. I've known them for years, just never had them over for diner before
Re: Quick Etiquette question - Lorraine - 07-30-2011
You're doing good, Denese. IMHO, folks can have whatever theu want to drink.
Re: Quick Etiquette question - cjs - 07-30-2011
I'm with Maryann - I just put stemmed glasses out and a pitcher of ice water along with wine.
Re: Quick Etiquette question - Mare749 - 07-31-2011
One last note. Wine is food just like bread. Some people like bread with their meal, others don't.
On the other hand, I have a friend who is a recovered alcoholic for many years now. He told me one time that it was a year or more before he could attend social events because the temptation was too strong. Knowing this, I would never bring out any kind of alcohol because I wouldn't want to make my guest uncomfortable.
My sister-in-law is allergic to nuts and her son is allergic to shellfish, so I don't use either one for a family meal. I think that most guests will inform the host if there is something that they cannot have.
I hope your party was a great success!
