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33. Exactly! N/t

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NEW GOLDEN ERA! Thanksgiving hosts weigh the ethics of CHARGING THEIR GUESTS FOR DINNER. [View all] Miles Archer Nov 24 OP

I think it's a good idea myself. Kingofalldems Nov 24 #1

+1 leftstreet Nov 24 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Just_Vote_Dem Nov 24 #10

. dalton99a Nov 24 #2

$9.20 for 10 russet potatoes? Yikes! Diamond_Dog Nov 24 #7

My store has an 8 # bag of russets for 3.99 with a loyalty card. Some niyad Nov 24 #11

Prices vary a lot throughout the country (n/t) Retrograde Nov 24 #42

Having lived all over the country, I am, unsurprisingly, well aware of that. niyad Nov 24 #43

Who's paying $21 for a 10 lb frozen turkey? Prairie Gates Nov 24 #15

"Pass the hat for our gracious hosts and cooks!" bucolic_frolic Nov 24 #3

Or just have a potluck. Dulcinea Nov 24 #4

I always cook the turkey, the taters, the turnips, the rolls, and one dessert. Scrivener7 Nov 24 #16

Cluelessly rude is putting it mildly. 3catwoman3 Nov 24 #31

It was so weird and shocking, I didn't really know how to react in the moment. Scrivener7 Nov 24 #32

We always provide the pies Wednesdays Nov 24 #21

Exactly! N/t TexasBushwhacker Nov 24 #33

yes, yes, yes.... markie Nov 24 #35

That is a much more reasonable solution PatSeg Tuesday #50

I have no problem asking people to bring a dish, or wine or whatever. rsdsharp Nov 24 #6

AYFKM??? Invite my friends, or be invited, and then tell/be told, "fork over"??? niyad Nov 24 #8

Potluck works. Many hands makes light work. SheltieLover Nov 24 #13

Or everyone go to a restaurant. Then each pays their share. Wednesdays Nov 24 #24

An excellent idea. One year, friends and I went to a T-Day buffet. It was niyad Nov 24 #26

Hubby and I aren't with family this year Tree Lady Nov 24 #44

Sounds absolutely lovely. Looking forward to pics! niyad Tuesday #46

100% nothing wrong with that, my sister has done that for a few years obamanut2012 Nov 24 #9

In lean years, we've done a potluck. Everyone pitch in and bring something to share. Greybnk48 Nov 24 #12

Charging your guest is a shitty thing to do. Omnipresent Nov 24 #14

Your words are true. chouchou Nov 24 #19

If they are being charged, they are customers, not guests. niyad Nov 24 #22

Exactly! Omnipresent Nov 24 #30

I'd die in my chair if my husband wanted to charge for Thanksgiving dinner. chouchou Nov 24 #17

Thankfully, this will be our 32nd year of rejecting Thanksgiving. And, 35 years of booting XMAS. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Nov 24 #18

AMERICA IS GREAT AGAIN Blue Owl Nov 24 #20

ok ok ok ...i've got a plan!!! ret5hd Nov 24 #23

Brilliant!!! niyad Nov 24 #28

Now, why am I thinking of Trump boasting about affordability? Norrrm Nov 24 #25

I would think that asking guests to bring a dish would WhiteTara Nov 24 #27

Dear Nattering Nabobs of Negativism. Things have never been better. Just compare. usonian Nov 24 #29

Ah, spiro. He almost seems normal compared to the current bunch. niyad Tuesday #47

That is rude, rude, rude. mwmisses4289 Nov 24 #34

I read about this for wedding receptions too! forthemiddle Nov 24 #36

A belated HAPPY 24th DUnniversary to you! niyad Nov 24 #38

It IS tacky. If you cannot afford a big wedding dinner, don't do it. niyad Nov 24 #41

We did ours for $1200 total. SomewhereInTheMiddle Tuesday #45

Oh I agree PatSeg Tuesday #52

I prefer the old and tried method of cooking a few of the main dishes, and then have everyone bring their special dishes SWBTATTReg Nov 24 #37

How absolutely cool is that!!! niyad Nov 24 #39

I don't invite people over for events and then charge them. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 24 #40

If you can't afford the meal Bettie Tuesday #48

If push came to shove, I'd go the potluck route as well. Miles Archer Tuesday #49

Yep, I would be Bettie Tuesday #53

What? rzemanfl Tuesday #51

To me, it's all about the phrasing and the approach. Wednesdays Tuesday #54

It's the Trump Tax NameAlreadyTaken Tuesday #55