What should I bring to Dinner at my boyfriend's house?

[Anonymous]

I'm going to my boyfriends house for dinner and this is the first time I'm meeting his parents, and I don't want to show up empty handed! But I don't know what to bring.

I'm 17 so I can't bring any alcohol btw!

[InquisitiveJoe]

If your boy friend is cooking, then I would ask what he is making and then you can bring ether an appetizer or a dessert to compliment the meal. If the parents are providing diner then you can bring a centerpiece or flowers for the table. Nothing too fancy, just some little arrangement available at the local grocery store. Or, if the evenings activities have yet to be planned perhaps you could bring an appropriate DVD to watch or board game to play.

[beastman88]

if theyre already making dinner it wouldn't make sense to bring any food. just wear something modest and bring a smile on your face :) don't be too nervous either just relax be yourself.

[oOsweet~o~nessOo]

Something sweet.

Like a pie or small cake. Get something classy like lemon merangue or strawberry shortcake. Some people don't like chocolate, and vanilla eh lol :P

Just bringing something will earn you some respect - so don't stress over what to bring really.

Plus - you can never go wrong with a dessert ^^

I always make key lime pie or pound cake - hasn't failed me yet lol XD

[rachiee]

I'd bring her flowers. This is your best bet and will impress her. You can bring a desert that you cooked yourself, but you risk bringing something that someone (or all) may not like. With bright colored flowers, you can't go wrong.

[Alanaaa]

^ this

[thatmegan]

A nice neutral smelling candle would be nice or a dozen cookies! Ask your boy friend though if his family has an allergies or anything like that before bringing that sort of thing over.

[6Paul11]

Bring some flowers or a box of chocolates. Most importantly, bring your best you.

[Red_Raconteur]

Candles generally make good house gifts. Baked goods are also acceptable.

[UnoriginalUsername]

If you aren't 21 just don't bring anything.

[UnoriginalUsername]

Actually, I take that back. Maybe a small dessert? like some brownies? Mmmmm, brownies...

[ZenQueen]

some fruit