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sleep envy
59,279 posts
118 months
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Snowboy said: Also, not having a hangover every Saturday for your entire teenage years probably does wonders for the complexion. Thursday night is the Jewish Friday night. I've got a new scheme with a Jewish client - early Friday morning meetings are verboten.
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hora
16,562 posts
80 months
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Snowboy said: Even more stereotypes incoming.
Jewish families tend to have complex layer of social standings and arranged introductions.
So, in short, the kids of rich families get introduced to the kids of other rich families.
Sometimes, a rich kid will be introduced to a not-as-rich kid if she’s particularly cute in the hope that the kids will get the mothers looks.
Several generations of this lead to some very pretty girls in wealthy families.
Also, not having a hangover every Saturday for your entire teenage years probably does wonders for the complexion. Pity some turn into the hideous creation of......the Jewish Princesses though. 
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kiwifraser
Original Poster
4,260 posts
63 months
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As advised... Flowers and Kosher Chocolates purchased for the hosts, and Kosher sweets for the 2 grandkids  
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RDMcG
7,039 posts
76 months
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Well done!...enjoy your dinner!
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Zaxxon
4,057 posts
29 months
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Ask them if they refer to it as a cooker or an oven?
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tonytifoso
1,041 posts
92 months
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OT but I hope OP is as thoughtful next week at PH Thursday meet. FYI Chocolate buttons will ensure lifelong "protection" from Don Paul  Have a pleasant evening.
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ezi
797 posts
55 months
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Sheets Tabuer said: sleep envy said: And every time you pass a mezuzah They ruined the world cup, noisy bloody things. 
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Robatr0n
11,512 posts
85 months
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This is sounding far too sensible. Fraser, do you need me to round up some of the gang to help out our friend in need? I promise we'll behave.
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ArsE92
16,950 posts
56 months
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Disastrous said: don't forget that if the head of the household asks how business is, shrug and say 'I make a living'. 
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kiwifraser
Original Poster
4,260 posts
63 months
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Robatr0n said: This is sounding far too sensible. Fraser, do you need me to round up some of the gang to help out our friend in need? I promise we'll behave. That would definitely ruin any air of sensibility On this occasion, I'll politely decline. OT: Are you going to the Ace on Monday?
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PSBuckshot
4,640 posts
28 months
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Zaxxon said: Ask them if they refer to it as a cooker or an oven? Brilliant.
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kiwifraser
Original Poster
4,260 posts
63 months
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tonytifoso said: OT but I hope OP is as thoughtful next week at PH Thursday meet. FYI Chocolate buttons will ensure lifelong "protection" from Don Paul Have a pleasant evening. I'll give it some consideration, and see if we have any in the kitchen cupboard 
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PSBuckshot
4,640 posts
28 months
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What do those Jewish sweets taste like?
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kiwifraser
Original Poster
4,260 posts
63 months
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PSBuckshot said: What do those Jewish sweets taste like? No idea, but I'll be sure to nick one of the kids tonight just so I can report back
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Sheets Tabuer
12,144 posts
84 months
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PSBuckshot said: What do those Jewish sweets taste like? A bit like mazeltoffee.
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ArsE92
16,950 posts
56 months
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Sheets Tabuer said: PSBuckshot said: What do those Jewish sweets taste like? A bit like mazeltoffee. FFS.
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Mermaid
12,481 posts
40 months
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kiwifraser said: As advised... Flowers and Kosher Chocolates purchased for the hosts, and Kosher sweets for the 2 grandkids + A decent whisky 
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PainTrain
399 posts
29 months
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kiwifraser said: As advised... Flowers and Kosher Chocolates purchased for the hosts, and Kosher sweets for the 2 grandkids How orthodox? Do the sweets contain gelatine?
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kiwifraser
Original Poster
4,260 posts
63 months
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Mermaid said: + A decent whisky I considered that, but the hosts don't drink
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DaineseMan
511 posts
18 months
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kiwifraser said: As advised... Flowers and Kosher Chocolates purchased for the hosts, and Kosher sweets for the 2 grandkids They are going to have a problem accepting the flowers if you're going to be arriving after sundown because orthodox Jews cannot put flowers in water after sundown on Friday. They also will have a problem even handling the flowers themselves because of the doctrine of 'muktzeh' which is a complicated issue. My suggestion, therefore, (if you have to take the flowers), is to offer to put the flowers in the vase and water for them. Depending on how knowledgeable and orthodox they are, they will have an issue with accepting gifts after sundown (also due to the muktzeh principle). So don't be surprised or offended if they don't want to open the chocolates after the meal. Otherwise, they're very nice and appropriate gifts, and all kosher! Here's authority that the mints are kosher: http://www.theus.org.uk/jewish_living/keeping_kosh... Just type Bendicks into the search bar
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