1. Posted by honeybun3403 on Thu, Nov 15, 2007, 6:29 am PST

The "bring something" can be a favorite holiday dish from your own family. Interesting facts, tips, who created it etc. can be a great conversation starter. Guests will chime in with their favorite "it was great" or "my God, it was sooo awful". Also, kudos for the dressing up...I often wonder...are they there for a lovely holiday meal or to scrub the floors?

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2. Posted by junebaby on Thu, Nov 15, 2007, 9:59 am PST

You forgot the 11th.,,,,,,..Don't Get Drunk !

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3. Posted by jeffb on Thu, Nov 15, 2007, 11:50 am PST

nice tips maggie.

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4. Posted by Phil, C U on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 10:52 am PST

Great advice, ave a good turkey day...gobble, gobble...LOL.

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5. Posted by tabler3 on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 10:55 am PST

Oh some of those things really need to be said. Good job.

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6. Posted by Lea Ann on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 10:55 am PST

My sentiments exactly!

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7. Posted by Jenny D. on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 10:59 am PST

Good tips. happy turkey day!

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8. Posted by Graeme on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 10:59 am PST

No. 12: Try not to fall asleep on their leather easy chair after stuffing yourself all afternoon/evening.

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9. Posted by L R on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 10:59 am PST

if your guest tells you not to bring anything, don't!

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10. Posted by Moi on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:01 am PST

Sometimes it's best just to let the loud sound of breaking wind fill the room, just to ease everyone before din-din :) People are a lot more comfortable after someone maes a fool of themselves farting! No need to thank me for the tip!

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11. Posted by Joe O on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:02 am PST

If you smoke, be considerate of others & go outside.

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12. Posted by Moi on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:03 am PST

Sometimes it's best just to let the loud sound of breaking wind fill the room, just to ease everyone before din-din :) People are a lot more comfortable after someone makes a fool of themselves farting! No need to thank me for the tip! *I had to repost I forgot the K in "Makes"....as you were

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13. Posted by Diane H on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:05 am PST

Along with responding to the invitation (yes or no) which some people don't feel they need to do (!) the thank-you note is a definite required plus. It takes no effort and will probably get you invited back in the future. Hostesses love those things (she said).

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14. Posted by katzinoire on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:10 am PST

This one drives me nuts. When a guest actually comes in after the meal, for a few minutes to "drop in" and the asks for a plate to take home. No, not kidding, this has happened.

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15. Posted by lrenault on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:10 am PST

Don't forget to have someone say a prayer of thanksgiving...after all, that's what this holiday is all about!

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16. Posted by debbie h on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:12 am PST

great advice,have plenty of pumpkin pie on hand.

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17. Posted by kimmy_kimmers on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:13 am PST

i agree with the no jeans thing,my in-laws wear jeans and sweats,but i dress up anyways

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18. Posted by Rachelita on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:15 am PST

Thats a great list. Thanks for the ideas. Most of them are pretty common-sense oriented but its nice to have it all laid out.

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19. Posted by mimi on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:18 am PST

keep a good eye on your children, so the host doesn't have to worry about breakage, or spilling...you'll be invited back.

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20. Posted by billageegranite on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:18 am PST

don't turn up the football game too loud

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21. Posted by Leanne L on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:20 am PST

This is why I like to be the host...If I want to do that much work..I might as well be at home....I'm sorry..I will bring a thoughtful hostess gift but that is all I really want to do. Shopping, cooking, cleaning, all that jazz...that is for the host and hostess..they do the work, they get the glory!

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22. Posted by nickmills@sbcglobal.net on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:29 am PST

Enjoyed the "tips" on being a gracious guest. Gee, it almost sounded like the simple things we should all do each day. Can you imagine the concept of treating your loved ones, friends, coworkers all like this each day... nawwww who am I kidding, it would never work. May God Bless

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23. Posted by Mr. pister on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:33 am PST

Thanksgiving is not about following a list of 'dos' and 'don'ts', this is awful. I'll wear whatever I want and do whatever I want, which is why I don't choose to hang arond with stuck up snobs like this.

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24. Posted by artbygrandma39 on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 11:57 am PST

Guest asks what to bring. You say ice cream. She says that is fattening. I will bring a salad. You say fine. Later she says I am bringing my granddaughter who likes to bake and I will give her some money so she can bring a cake. I did not know what to reply.

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25. Posted by Dr. Carolyne on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 12:17 pm PST

Just because someone has nice manners doesn't make them a snob #23. Work on your self esteem so you won't be so recalcitrant.

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26. Posted by bet_it_right on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 12:18 pm PST

This is a big no-no for what guests should never do...After your host and or hostess has spent money and worked hard to make a nice meal...Don't be rude and get drunk, or buzzed on other illegal vices...so as to ruin your dinner, and disrespect the host. If you can't control, and over do it, take a nap. DON'T DRIVE!

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27. Posted by twiddly2 on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 12:25 pm PST

These comments are helpful, but bear in mind that we should broaden our horizons as well. Thanksgiving get-togethers involving other cultures will have a somewhat different protocol. Certain behavior could be construed as rudeness inadvertently. This country is so multicultural now that one has to be prepared to one day get invited to a Thanksgiving dinner at a Moroccan household and have couscous instead of mashed. Eating is also a social event in most Asian cultures every single day, not just once or twice a year. Often these meals are shared in noisy, boisterous, and delicious settings, where the criticism of the food can and should only come from the cook him/herself.

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28. Posted by Mr. pister on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 12:32 pm PST

Nice manners is fine, but making a 'rule' list like this ruins the spirit of the holiday. Dr. Carolyne... go eat turkey dung.

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29. Posted by Dr. Carolyne on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 12:55 pm PST

I don't think this was meant to be a "rule" list, but rather suggestions on how to be an enjoyable guest. Your comments are pretty rude and immature. What are you 14? Turkey dung? Really, grow up or get a dictionary.

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30. Posted by mom on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 1:01 pm PST

Not everyone has people in their life to teach etiquette as seen by one poster here. Many people who have never heard of hostess gifts and other etiquette nuances will appreciate this list. No one likes to make a faux pas.

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