Do you expect some appreciation for cooking?

[EvaHarknessRose]

I just had rellies over for Sunday lunch, cooked a great roast with all the trimmings.

Neither my visiting relatives or DH or dc said anything about the food or effort at all. Relative said 'thanks for inviting us' as they were leaving.

I always say something complimentary about the food as I tuck in, if someone has cooked for me. And this was a good effort for me.

I can't decide whether just to not cook any more roasts before Christmas, serve nothing on Christmas day, or just plonk salad on a plate for the next three nights (DH cooks twice a week). They know this is a bugbear of mine, well dh and dc do. Rude.

Absolutely. And i always get it! We had my mum down for a week & every meal she said thanks. My DP & DD always say thank you even if it just a basic dinner. They appreciate the effort. And I would always reciprocate.

Your guests sound a bit rude tbh!

Absolutely! It’s just me and my boyfriend at home and he always says something complimentary about the meal, I ask if he doesn’t

Of course! It's basic manners to thank your host for food, and indeed the cook for cooking!

They are very rude !

even DD & DH say thank you, usually plus compliments too whenever I cook, even just for us. I don't blame you for being annoyed by this, especially with such a big effort as a family roast. I wouldn't be feeding them again

Mine always say thank you and I get the occasional "this is yummy." I don't expect it though and I wouldn't be offended if they didn't comment at all.

I think they are being thoughtless really - like it is just 'what I do' and invisible now. I love them all dearly.

What a bunch of thankless nitwits you had round. If it gets you down, just don't do that any more.

Yep it's a bugbear of mine. You should always say thank you when someone takes time to prepare a meal for you.