When invited to dinner, what do you bring with you?

Whenever im invited to dinner i usually take the trouble of taking myself with me thats it i dont bother to showoff by taking something with me n ne ways no one bothers so i dont mind taking nothing.,...........

I wish you were related to me. When I get stuck with dinners, I usually foot the bill for almost evrything. And if they bring something, I end up having to cook it any way. When I go somewhere for dinner, I always offer to cook one of the side dishes, since this is where the help is usually needed the most and I bring a dessert. I also help clear the table and offer to do the dishes. One year, we had Xmas some place else, we brought 1/2 the meal, becasue hubby is spoiled and has to have a meal fit for the kind. Him being the king. Turkey, ham, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, and a vegatable aren't enough for him, not enoughleft overs. So it is just easier for me to have it at our house. I do wish I could get every one to bring one cooked side dish though.

I offer to bring something also...not that I get invited to dinner anymore now that I have seven children. ha ha But when I did go over a person's house for dinner, I would still bring dessert also. And funny...but I would insist on helping with the dishes. But I haven't had to worry about that in a long time. ha ha ha ha

I usally do offer to bring someting to a dinner invitation. It seems that most of them i go to you are expected to bring something. However when i envite guests i do not expect anything and i tell them to just bring theirself and nothing else. I do offer to help with the dishes at an invitation dinner but never ask for help with mine at my dinners.

i also insist upon bringing anything, even if the host tells me not to. it may be a home-made desserts or store-bought pork bar-b-qs.

i also insist upon bringing anything, even if the hosts tells me not to. it may be a home-made desserts or store-bought pork bar-b-qs.

I do the same thing. I'm all for sweets. I offer to bring something if they say no, then I bring flowers or if I have enough time I bake brownies for them. I tell them they can't have them until after I leave. They are appreciated. At first I thought they would get offened, but they call a couple days later and thank me for the brownies.

It is just a polite action if you also bring something for the host. I think it is just showing a good values and respect to the host. I think it is just normal for those who are being invited most the people I know usually do the same.

how kind of you...well as for me i usually bring a bowl of fruit salad ....

I, too, would bring either flowers, a table centerpiece or dessert. Other ways would be setting the table or helping with the dishes. Coming empty handed unless they are having the dinner in your honor is not good manners.

Our friends are moving to Maryland shortly and we will miss them terribly. We'd go over a few times a month for dinner and ask what to bring. Were told 'just ourselves' most the time. Dave and Mark would cook. Kathy and I would talk and CJ would watch his favorite movies or programs. Dave would love it because I would always jump in and start cleaning up after him as he went along. He'd say, 'get that woman another drink'...lol

when ever i am invited for dinner i will bring something. i will definitely give them fruits or sweets.

I usually bring ice cream or cheese custard "Puerto Rican" recipe. If anyone wants this recipe send me a message. It is delicious.

What can be better than beautiful bouquet of flowers.....if they are roses then even more worthy.If you are invited by a lady host, then you can always go for some Jewellery gift, of-course she is going to love it. If there are lot of children around then idea of dessert seems to be wonderful. You can also take a nice movie dvd or some games with you to relax after dinner. Well, idea of helping with dishes is really great....wish all could think the same way.

I had with me my money and car. :]

I usually carry some good chocolates, or cakes or just fruits

I usually bring something for dessert such as pastries and sweets. =)

We in India, usually prefer to go down for dinner at a friend's place with sweets. If there are children in the house some chocolates would also do. If its a special occasion then we need a gift fitting the occasion and our hosts. I also prefer taking something home made if the host is quite close to us. Some nice piece of Crystalware also gets a top priority in my list of probable gifts.

Should at least bring a gift i think even if they won't accept. This is what we suppose to do as a guest.

i just bring love, relationship, expectation and the main thing that is hunger