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Dear Agmac,

What’s the appropriate protocol for taking back a bottle of booze or alcohol that you have brought to a party? Let’s say that it was never opened, is it OK to take it back with you?

Signed,
Bo
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Dear Bo,

The general rule of thumb is if you brought it, you leave it. However, there are some exceptions to this rule:
#1, if you brought it but never took it out of your bag, thus never presenting it to the host, then it's ok to take it back,
#2, if the host has such a surplus that he/she ASKS you to take it back,
#3, if you and the host/hostess get in a major fight and it seems as if you will never speak to them again.

However, if you brought said alcohol as a gift or even just to share at the party, and none of the above rules apply to you, leave it there cheapskate!

Signed,

agmac