ALWAYS Offer to Help With Thanksgiving at Someone Else’s House! [SURVEY RESULTS]

I noticed there are a lot of differing opinions about Thanksgiving etiquette, so I thew out a survey asking everyone to vote. The results were surprising!

EVERYONE agrees you should bring a dish to contribute even if you're told not to. If the host has the meal taken care of, just bring something small -- a delicacy -- or maybe a beverage to share.

EVERYONE says you should try to help with preparations, even if you end up being told to stay out of the kitchen. Just try to help... it will be appreciated.

EVERYONE agrees you should help with dishes. Even if the host is embarrassed or awkward about it, insist on helping.

Should you bring alcohol? The results were mixed. It appears you should call ahead and ask permission. There are many reasons why a home would not welcome a nice bottle of wine. The gesture will be appreciated, but definitely ask permission first.

Is it OK to talk about politics if the host brings it up? Most people said it was OK as long as you don't start it, but a sizable minority said to steer clear of those trouble areas. Personally, I've found you and host (and maybe a few others) might be enjoying a political discussion, but others at the table may be really turned off by it. Keep that in mind.