Dinner parties can be enjoyable, but certain etiquette mistakes should be avoided. Guests should never bring gifts that disrupt the evening's theme or create inconvenience for the host. For example, items like Jell-O salad should be avoided as they require unnecessary attention from the host. Additionally, guests should provide flowers in their own vase. Ideal gifts include items the host can enjoy later, such as homemade treats or gourmet products, which maintain the evening's ambiance.
Garten emphasized that dinner party guests should not bring 'a gift that messes with the plan of the evening.' Certain food items should be avoided.
Ina Garten noted that there are two things not to bring: items the host feels they should serve, like Jell-O salad, and flowers without a vase.
When bringing food to a dinner party, it should be something the host can enjoy later, such as homemade granola, tea, or chocolate.
Garten's advice centers on avoiding gifts that create unnecessary stress for hosts while still expressing appreciation.
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