Steve Pope wrote:
> As a host, I try to make sure all invitees know they are free to visit
> for as short or as long a time as they like. If I'm inviting
> people by email I will phrase it something like "the event runs
> from 2 pm to 9 pm but feel free to stop by for any part of it
> if you can't make the whole thing".
>
> As a guest, I would try to make sure the host is comfortable
> with a short-ish visit if that is what I want to do. But I
> normally don't double-schedule dinner.
>
> Beyond that, there are no rules.
>
> Steve

How much food do you prepare and how many do you set the table for if
you have no idea who's coming and for how long?