On Nov 23, 8:13�pm, Goomba38 > wrote:
> 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?

Food... they just have beer and pretzels.