Australian here, it’s very normal to bring a side dish or drinks to a bbq
2026-07-03 19:51:32
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LoRo ✨ :
Totally normal I feel tacky showing up empty handed
2026-07-03 16:44:46
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cel :
It would say it depends where you are. In my case my mum told me is rude assist a meal empty handed. So it's dessert, vine , or a gift
2026-07-04 06:38:09
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Australian here: it's actually pretty common for parks to have barbecues/grills available, so often our barbecue parties will have people bringing their own meat and sides to share as a group, with the person who planned bringing extra meats and such, but that might just be my state/class
2026-07-03 17:12:02
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Bonnie Jo :
This is why people don’t host events anymore. We are the only ones in our friend group with a house for hosting, and we’re not footing the bill every party.
2026-07-03 16:44:37
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fizh 🩷🦇 | 🎸🪗 :
australian here, every barbecue ive ever been to my family (and a lot of other people) has brought something (like a pavlova usually)
2026-07-03 20:37:08
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mjm123450 🇨🇦 :
Asking to bring sides “if you want” is not rude
2026-07-04 00:06:58
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𝐦𝐣𓆙 :
As a fellow Aussie, it is perfectly normal to bring something to events like this. I have always assumed to bring something, so bake something and bring something sweet or grab some chips and drinks.
2026-07-04 03:44:53
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Harleys Mom 🆘️🇺🇲🇺🇦Gen❌️ :
6 families plus the host family, that's a lot of people to feed, potluck makes sense
2026-07-03 17:11:30
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northerngirl090🇨🇦 :
Canadian here, That is very common and BYOB as well. apps, sides, bevies
2026-07-03 16:42:02
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𝑪𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𒉭 :
I grew up being told that coming empty handed was rude. My mom always asked if the host wanted us to bring something even if it’s just paper plates or plastic silverware
2026-07-03 18:23:17
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TriSarahTops :
British one here! if you host you normally sort meat and bread but everyone brings things, so common
2026-07-03 16:46:59
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NireSenrab :
Maybe it is a cultural thing for them, but if this person is american, a potluck is one of the most common ways to celebrate.
2026-07-03 17:03:54
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JustFeedMeMochi :
im too southern for this. while I will have enough food for everyone, people still bring more.
2026-07-04 04:59:23
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🗿DihCheeseConnoisseur🗿 :
So, OP isn’t DEMANDING their guests bring their own food, they merely offered it?…
2026-07-03 20:09:35
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Sea🏳️⚧️🦫🍁♾️ :
Whenever I have a birthday party or I throw a Halloween party or really anything and I’m having people at my house, all my friends are nerodivergent and we all have particular taste so I always ask all of them to bring a snack to share so they’ll have at least one snack for them to eat.
2026-07-04 05:24:46
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aminyard003 :
In Brazil when you’re invited to a barbecue you typically are expected to bring something. Some meat or sausage or a side, and usually some drinks. It’s a moment for community, not a dinner party
2026-07-04 06:57:37
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Nick :
Going to my girlfriends family bbq this weekend, we were told to bring a side. I feel that’s standard practice, the host makes the meats (runs the grill) and provides beer and other people bring the small things.
2026-07-03 17:01:11
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EricaB :
I always bring fruit or dessert. (let's be honest, I bring both because I'm showing up with a fam of 4)
2026-07-03 20:13:30
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Elly Shawn 🇦🇺 :
Not a cultural thing - if this is a group event that happens frequently, we start a group chat and tell everyone what we’re bringing. Someone brings drink, someone brings dessert etc.
2026-07-03 18:49:10
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Dominique :
I just hope the husband is doing his share of preparing for the party.
2026-07-03 17:07:46
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Bella/Boo :
I feel like it’s just nice to bring something. Doesn’t have to be homemade, just food.
2026-07-03 17:01:19
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pushing_daisiesyt :
in South Africa, a braai (similar to BBQ) you bring your own meat always. a dessert too if you want to show off. but you ALWAYS bring your own meat unless told otherwise. then we host the salads (4 or 5 types) and dessert. meat is the most expensive part, that's why we do it backwards. also means people won't be left out as they pick their own and know what they like
2026-07-03 17:51:04
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myName_ :
Everytime we BBQ with friends everyone brings what they want to eat. We of course share but the responsibility on bringing the food isn't on only one person
2026-07-03 16:18:18
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