My friend brought an uninvited +1 to a potluck and they both ate without bringing anything.
By @elliekindof · Friends
It was a small get-together, and everyone else brought a dish. She's acting like I'm crazy for thinking it was rude, saying "there was plenty of food anyway.".
The full story
I hosted a potluck for a few close friends. The whole point is that everyone contributes. My one friend texts me an hour before saying 'hey, can my bf come?' I didn't even have a chance to say no before she sent 'cool see u soon!' They show up completely empty-handed. No bag of chips, no drinks, nothing. They then proceed to make huge plates of food that everyone else spent time and money on. It's not about the cost, it's the principle. Showing up empty-handed to a potluck is wild, but bringing an extra person to do it too is next-level. Am I being petty or is this just unacceptable?
How people voted
- On their side — 34% (90 votes)
- Both sides — 37% (97 votes)
- Other side — 29% (78 votes)
Readers are split: “Both sides” leads with 37% — 265 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@karaliterally — If there was 'plenty of food anyway' then why does it matter this much.
@sorrynothanks — So she contributed an extra mouth to feed. very helpful.
@jacobsorta — My old roommate used to do this and would literally bring Tupperware to take home leftovers he didn't contribute to.
@xenayk — That's not a friend, that's a freeloader with main character syndrome.
@liamok — Did you say anything to her at the party or just let it happen?
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