‘Tis the season of pitch-in dinners.
Everyone has their dish.
You know, the one your friends secretly hope you’ll bring to every shindig.
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Maybe you make a meanpotato salador people go crazy over yourbanana-bread brownies.
Whatever it may be, potlucks give everyone a chance to shine.
Plus, they take pressure off the hostmaking it a relaxing, enjoyable experience for everyone around the table.
Read on to hear what not to do at your next potluck.
You decide what to bring at the last minute.
It seems like a good idea, right?
You’ll wait to see what everyone else is bringing before you sign up for your contribution.
If you’re struggling with what to bring, you might’t go wrong with the hallmark of all potlucksacasserole.
You bring guests with you.
Usually, potlucks are strategically planned to confirm there is enough food for everyone; hence the contribution-attendance trade-off.
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You bring a dish that needs to be heated up.
There’s nothing worse than serving a hot dish coldexcept for hogging the oven.
If you want to bring something that needs last-minute reheating, ask the host’s permission in advance.
It might be just fine!
But you’re much better off bringing something ready to hit the table.
You use the same utensil to scoop up multiple dishes.
This one is a hard no.
You’re better off gently tapping your host for another one.
Bonus points if you bring along the right utensil for your dish.
What’s a potluck without an adult beverage?
Don’t be shy to pop a new bottle you know you’ll actually like.
You’re the first to go back for seconds.
Even if moretaco saladis calling your name, hold off before going up for another round.
You take your dish when you leave early.
But it’s rather impolite to abruptly pack up your dish while guests are still chowing down.
