Miss Manners: Our circle treats hosts differently — new neighbors didn’t offer to split the bill
A reader says their friend group usually does potlucks or has hosts cover the full cost of meals while guests bring wine or dessert, but their new neighbors handled a takeout order without offering to chip in.
Dear Miss Manners: I know the etiquette of the host paying for the event, not the guest. Which is great. However, in my wide circle of friends, we do things differently. We often eat potluck, though when one of us does provide the meal, we provide all of it at our own cost. Guest will usually bring wine to share, or maybe a homemade dessert if they want (and if the host agrees).