Do you give back a tupperware/plate empty or with food?

[Idrileena]

Hi!

Whenever you get food/dessert from your neighbour/friend for instance, do you return the tupperware empty or do you put food in exchange instead?

I always just gave the clean tupperware/plate back but was told recently that it's good manners not to return it empty but to put homemade food/dessert back inside as a thank you.

What do you do?

Thank you

I've never heard this either, I've always returned clean & empty, and I plan something to give in return later. I like this better!

I’m just delighted if I receive my tupperware back OP.

Love hearing of other PPs cultural reciprocation traditions though.

I hadn’t really thought about it before, but I’m mainly the one who cooks for others.