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Jul 30, 2007, 07:27 PM
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When I am invited to my cousin's home for holiday dinner, she always bakes large quantities of numerous desserts. The desserts are usually sitting out on a counter for a few hours before dinner. For many years I have always 'sneaked' one cookie before dinner. I do this in view of my cousin, who 'mock scolds' me. I never sample a dessert (such as a cake) that would be visibly altered by what I remove. I would never do such a thing with other than family... My daughter thinks this is horribly rude. I see it as amusing (since it is an annual 'ritual') and only as a compliment to my cousin, who is an excellent chef/baker.
What do you think?
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Jul 30, 2007, 07:29 PM
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| I see no harm done if the host approves of what you do...if it were me I would be sneaking a cookie or two myself. |
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Jul 30, 2007, 07:31 PM
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| The holidays are such a mellow time of the year. It is about family spending time together, not about getting in trouble for sneaking cookies. As long as you are in the presence of family, and not just an acquaintance, I think it is ok. | |
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Jul 30, 2007, 07:35 PM
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| haha i dont see any problem at all! its actully funny! like jrb252000 says I would sneek a few cookies too! And this is not rude because its family but thats my oppion... | |
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Jul 31, 2007, 07:19 AM
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| She's on to you and is going along with the joke.
No harm, no foul. | |
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Jul 31, 2007, 07:52 AM
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| We steal deviled eggs in my family.  We (siblings and cousins) hold an unofficial "contest" to see who can get "yelled at" first. Then we do a victory lap around the living room! It's all in good fun!
I say if your cousin has no problem with it, go for it! Maybe you should share your stolen goodies with your daughter so she can see what she's missing out on! | |
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Jul 31, 2007, 08:08 AM
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| I think it would only be rude if you ate all the cookies on the plate. Other then that I see no harm. I do the same thing, I usually try to cram one in my mouth before anyone sees.
I steal cookies, my cousin steals shrimp out of the fridge on Christmas Eve everyone has something | |
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Jul 31, 2007, 09:15 AM
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| Sounds pretty harmless to me. | |
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Aug 2, 2007, 10:05 AM
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| If the host doesn't smack your hand with a wooden spoon....something my Aunt used to do to me when I sneaked similar goodies then no harm is done. Sneaking food at a holiday gathering is a timeless tradition! | |
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Aug 2, 2007, 10:18 AM
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| LOL no, there's nothing wrong with that. You get a cookie and a mock scolding. If she didn't want anyone to have them she wouldn't have baked them in the first place nor put them out where anyone can get to them easily.
If it's a little "ritual" you have with your cousin, then it isn't rude at all. Just some harmless silly fun. | |
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