Am I being unreasonable?

[Strawbridge]

Is it me or has men changed for the worst?

The last two people that I invited for dinner both turned up completely empty-handed. Surely, if someone invites you for dinner and have gone through all the struggle to cook food from scratch , the least you can do is at least bring a bottle of wine.

Am I wrong to expect this?

The 1990s called and want their put-down back

2019 still says the attitude quoted is outdated and ridiculous.

I think it is very nice to turn up with something when people cook you dinner. It doesn't have to be anything big; if its a casual meal my friends will often bring really good quality bar of chocolate to have with coffee afterward. Everybody brings a bottle of wine. They will always offer in advance to bring part of the meal; salad, dessert, etc.

@Fedup, I agree with you that life can be so easy if we appreciate people around us more. If, I offer to cook for my friends and family and they bring something small just to show their appreciation of me going out of my way to buy the food, prepare the food and serve the food.

Besides, it's the best way to get together, dining in and not in restaurants. I am reluctant to invite people to restaurants as some are not in the position to afford it. So, when I invite in my house, I will try to cook decent food, have enough drinks and can sit and have a decent conversation with people.

It's not a lot to ask. Manners are going out of fashion these days.

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