Have you ever...

[RawSinger]

been invited to, say, a dinner party at someone's house, or out to dinner at a very nice restaurant, or a similar occasion, and brought your own food? How did everyone respond? Did they think you were obnoxious?? (I don't believe anyone who has done this is obnoxious. I'm just curious as to the response of others).

[jenjen]

ya! of course!

[Aleesha Sattva]

sure have... and yes i still do!

[Anastazia]

Yup...but I think it's good manners to discuss it with the hostess, first...if it's just a get-together at a cafe, that's different, but in their home, it's only considerate...(so they don't BBQ an extra chunk of dead animal flesh, or whatever...) :rolleyes:

...Also, ya never know, they might be willing to add to the menu a little, which'll bless everyone! (You could offer to bring, or search out some yummy raw appetisers online, for example, or bring ingredients & make when you arrive?)

{but if they say there'll be salad, it's probably only fair to let 'em know you eat a BIG bowl full, likely as much as what she'd make for everyone! :eek:

If ya do, that is...I know I do! :D }

~Anastazia~

[rawstrawberry]

Yes and Yes LOL

I always do or eat before if I know it will be buffet style.

Once in a while someone will be rude about it or there will be what I call "Food Pushers" that no matter how many times you say no thanks or I have severe food allergies which is true they keep trying to get you to eat things you don't want. I guess if you have a bite of that dead :( food it makes them feel better. Most of the time they are not the hosts.

Another great way to do it is to bring enought for everyone of course if it is at someone's house and cleared with the host.

RS


been invited to, say, a dinner party at someone's house, or out to dinner at a very nice restaurant, or a similar occasion, and brought your own food? How did everyone respond? Did they think you were obnoxious?? (I don't believe anyone who has done this is obnoxious. I'm just curious as to the response of others).

[juliebove]

I have never done that at a restaurant and would not. It is illegal to do that in this state. In that case, I might eat something in the car either before, during or after. And I would just order a salad or something else appropriate.

I have certainly brought food to other people's houses. Nobody seems to mind. They know I am on a special diet. I also have medical issues and food allergies. My diet seems complicated and people don't understand it. I will often bring a huge platter of raw veggies to share.

[Veganforlife]

Yes. And everyone responded in a humane way! :D

[Revvell]

been invited to, say, a dinner party at someone's house, or out to dinner at a very nice restaurant, or a similar occasion, and brought your own food?

Absolutely! I bring my own food to many networking meetings as well. It's illegal here as well for food safety reasons but management has never said anything.



How did everyone respond?

They were amazed at what was available and how beautiful it all was.


Did they think you were obnoxious??

Huh??? LOL I can't even imagine that. :p

[Seabie]

Yes I have and yes I get negative comments or eye rolling. Almost like "what's up with that weird O":p I agree with the comment above, it's polite to disguse it with the hostess before the event. Most of the time if I just say that I have health issues most people are satisfied with that. There are the food pushers and some of them are obnoxious. However, sometimes I think food is such a social issue that people aren't aware they might appear rude by trying to get you to have a bite of something. It's something they enjoy so they want others to join in. That can also be seen in people drinking alcohol. They are drinking and they want everyone else to join them. I know food is a big deal here in the south. Go over to visit someone and they usually always want to offer you something to eat. Particulary the older generation. It's just what they consider a good hostess is supose to do. Most of the time I make sure to eat before I go to an event that has food so I don't have bring my own meal. If you think it's an issue with adults it is even more so for children. Children do not like to be different.

[RawSinger]

Thank you all for your candid responses.