Also, what is an appropriate answer to a guest who inquires, “Is there more cheese/crackers/dip ...?”
Judith Martin, known as Miss Manners, answers a question about whether an empty cheeseboard signals the end of a cocktail hour.DEAR MISS MANNERS: When hosting a cocktail hour, how does the hostess gracefully navigate the quantity of food served? For example, if the cheese platter is reduced to a few bits, should the hostess be constantly monitoring and replenishing as necessary ?
I was taught that, as a guest, I should not take the last piece of anything -- cracker, nut, candy or cheese. Is that out of sync with the times?
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