Respond on time. It is never assumed that you are not attending a party just because you haven't RSVP'd. Don't bring a dish without consulting the host. Everyone may love your spinach dip, but don't make food for a party without clearing it first. The host is not lonely in the kitchen.
Guests often keep the cook company by coming in to chat.
As thoughtful as that is, it can be distracting to someone trying to time what's on the stove or counting out scoops of coffee into the coffee maker. Send a thank-you. It's one of the nicest things you can do as a guest. In One Day Caterers to Call Three Cool Cocktails Easy Party Recipes Finding a DJ or Band From the October 1999 issue of The Washingtonian. 2001 by Washington Magazine Inc.