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Turkey Day Etiquette Question

paintgirlpaintgirl member
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We are going to our friends' house for the holiday. They live just down the street. Dinner is around 4 or so but they said we can come over any time. When we asked for a little more guidance, they said, "Eh, any time after 10." Apparently they basically eat and drink all day. (YES!!)

So what time do you show up? I'm thinking 1ish?
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Re: Turkey Day Etiquette Question

  • paintgirlpaintgirl member
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    edited December 2011
    Right yaga? That's totally what I'm afraid of. In fact I'm sticking to wine.
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  • freebread03freebread03 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'd probably show up around 2.  I don't remember the last time I ate Thanksgiving dinner at the planned time, and 2-2.5 hours sounds like plenty of hang out time. 
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  • jorja86jorja86 member
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    edited December 2011
    Agree that 1 sounds like a good time to show up. Also, I'm jealous that drinking is a part of your holiday...it's always been part of the day for me, but this year I have to work (@7pm), so I can't even have a glass of wine while cooking :( Hope you have lots of fun tomorrow! Sounds like it will be!
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  • DanieKADanieKA member
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    edited December 2011
    I'd say 2. They are sure to still be doing last minute things and I always ask, "Can I help?" and hosts/hostesses always say, "Oh No! Thank you so much, but I've got it." Then I feel like I'm sitting there drinking for 3 hours while they are running around putting the cheese plate out and doing all those little last minute things that need to get done. 

    Getting there at 2, or even 2:30 you won't have 3 hours to burn drinking, but it's still early enough to get there, get settled, have a glass or two, and help/chat before dinner, without a huge 3 hour gap. 

    Have fun!
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  • paintgirlpaintgirl member
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    edited December 2011
    Jorja - What a bummer! Can you have a do-over sometime this weekend?? Leftover turkey and drinking?

    Danie - I'm still on crutches so... no helping for me! :) My job for the day will be entertaining the pups (our girl and their dog are buddies so she gets to come along) and not spilling my drink. I am bringing pies, cookies and one side dish so I still feel like I contributed. :)

    Votes are between 1 and 2. We'll see how we feel as the day goes on! Thanks girls. 
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