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[–] 22 points 4 months ago

I mean, unless you're explicitly invited for dinner.

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  • [–] 17 points 4 months ago (5 children)

    An entire meal? Pshhht. If you show up unannounced, you're lucky if you get more than a glass of (excellent quality) tap water. If I like you, I might put the kettle on for some instant coffee.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Instant coffee? So if you like people you punish them more than if you don't?

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  • [–] 13 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Not sure about that for Ireland. A cup of tea sure. But gtfo if you think you're staying for food.

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    The best I can do is a kringverjaardag where you get some snacks…

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago

    If you were coming 'round for a meal, sure, but otherwise I'd expect you to already have plans for what you'll be eating that day.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    I mean, it depends on where you draw the line for what a meal is.

    In Sweden you're all but guaranteed to be served a minimum of coffee and some form of sweet pastry/cookie (fika).

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    I don't think I ever served anyone a meal. If you announce your visit, I'll bake a cake. But other than that, nah.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    I did once for my sister and my brother in law.
    But they were on a trip and asked well before of they could stop by for some lunch.

    And the cooking part was just some boiled potatoes on my end.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Sweden along with Netherlands and the rest are "get the fuck out" lol.
    How come Italy is usually?

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Useless data, how long are these visits? the length of stay is going to be the main determiner of whether there's food made, am its not like your getting a full meal if you're just stopping by for a quick less than an hour visit even in the 'almost always' countries

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    Idk my fam’s impulse is to bust out the snacks and drinks for the shortest of visits

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

    That's another issue with it, it says 'served a meal', what constitutes a meal for the purpose of these stats? does it have to be a full sit-down cooked meal? or do snacks count? tea & biscuits?


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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    Sweden along with Netherlands and the rest are "get the fuck out" lol.

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