vickybear Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Have done a quick search and not found answer and it's urgent [8-)].Hubby did big favour for French neighbours yesterday and we're now invited for lunch today - 12.30. We can see the table set outside and by the looks of it they are going to some effort.This is our first invite to a French house for lunch. Are we expected to take anything or would they be insulted after the favour done for them ( involving a long, long journey following said neighbour on his new tractor - 10 hours driving at 20 kph!! )We live a long way from the nearest shops so are a bit stuck for a gift.Any advice gratefully received.Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerino Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I had this dilema a few weeks ago. I took a cake I had baked that day which she served up along with her own desert. Everybody had a bit of both or you could either take some freshly cut flowers from your garden. I often take some of my roses. hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I really don't think they will feel insulted either way. After all, they know you were a bit too busy to get to the shops yesterday [:D]I hope you have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opas Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Not too sure on the correct procedure, but given the time it is I will make a small suggestion. Do you have any flowers/plants in your garden? pick a small bunch as a token, tie them with some rafia/string/giftwrap. I am sure that seing you were invited on the spur of the moment it is a genuine thank you lunch. Bon apetite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 >>>Hubby did big favour for French neighbours yesterday and we're now invited for lunch today - 12.30. We can see the table set outside and by the looks of it they are going to some effort. <<<THEY are saying Thank you for the favour you did them, so don't fret too much... Just some flowers, your bonhomie, possibly some photos of life before in UK, family stuff really. It can help with the conversation. Just be yourself and play it as you go type of thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickybear Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Thanks for all your replies so far. The lady neighbour is besotted with my little terrier dog, so maybe I'll just take her ( for a visit - not as a gift!! ).No, seriously I think I'll do the flowers idea and the photos is a good idea too. Actually, I've just had a brainwave. Think I'll take a photo of the terrier in a little frame for her to keep! Just off to find one........many thanks again x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-cat Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Brilliant idea about the photo. Our neighbours daughter gave us a photo,she took, of one of our own cats, in a lovely wee frame for Christmas. We loved it & were really chuffed.Have a lovely lunch. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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