Lets say you have started a new health regimen and diet and it includes no soda. Because of this you no longer keep soda in your fridge. Now lets say that you are going to have a dinner party and you know that some of the guests prefer soda over any other drink. Do you buy soda just for your guests, knowing or atleast thinking that its not good for you or them?
Would you serve what you consider unhealthy food/drinks to guests?
A lot of variables come into such scenario. If it's a one time deal, then i don't think i'd feel anything wrong with serving them soda. It should be provided, but it's their choice if they want to take it or not. Taking care of your health is fine, but enforcing it indirectly on guests at a dinner party is something else. It all boils down to that soda is unhealthy for 'some' guests, but not all so you shouldn't deprive everyone of soda. Thats like not serving dessert after dinner because some guests are diabetic.
You also have the option of diet soda, so maybe have some diet and some regular soda. It's up to people to take whatever they want, they should be aware of what's unhealthy for them and then they should choose accordingly.
~Sehar~ bibi, what are your thoughts on serving alcohol or cooking pork for the guests? :)
I dont think there should be any debate on what is served, the hostess and host are the ones that make the decisions as what will be served ..so if you want to leave soda out, leave it out...
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I dont think there should be any debate on what is served, the hostess and host are the ones that make the decisions as what will be served ..so if you want to leave soda out, leave it out...
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I agree! Soda just looks so unformal, what do you
do put in a jug or jut put out the cans, or leave the bottle out?
ahmadjee
I had replied by keeping in mind that whatever Munni was talking about was in the limits of what's halal. I wouldn't serve haram.
If you think they'll like it, or would prefer soda then yes, there's no harm in it. It's not like they are going to be there every day is it?
What about food, how are you going to manage that? At dinner parties normally quite rich food is served. Personally I would say that your normal rules could be relaxed for these one-off occasions.
Its mutual understanding, with the right being more so of the host! I, personally, offer/serve food & beverages that I do not fancy myself. But of course they have to meet my moral standards ... health standards don't come in the way.
Sehar :p its so fun to tease you.
haaN hum hi milay haiN mazaq uranay ke liye sniff
try roof afza for a change?
I think what I will do is offer a completely different type of drink. Offer two or three varities, hopefully they will like one. People are often afraid to try new things, and this is a good way to bring about change, even if its temporary.
As far as food goes, at my house we usually serve three different dishes (when guests come). Something for everyone, vegetarian or non. Its a lot of food, but it gets eaten.
Choosing drinks is usually the difficult part for me. But no more. hehe.
Thanks for all the suggestions. smile
coca cola 
what about just serving a variety of jucies?? It's different..and refreshing all at the same time!