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<blockquote data-quote="DCUKMod" data-source="post: 1968492" data-attributes="member: 345386"><p>I made a pact with myself when I was diagnosed that I would never be defined by diabetes, so I don't hide it but I never, ever ask for arrangements to be made to suit me.</p><p></p><p>In your circumstances, I would handle the party, just like I would were I going somewhere I had no idea what was going to be served. In those circumstances I have something light to eat before I go. That way, I'm not going to beed to chew on the table leg, but if there is an array of deliciousness on the buffet, I can indulge in it a bit.</p><p></p><p>Even when I have been faced with serving trays of sausage rolls or solely sandwiches (I'm gluten free which adds an extra dimension), there's usually salad around, and garnish on the serving trays, so I can have something on my plate, and I'd probably deconstruct the sandwiches.</p><p></p><p>The first couple of times I did this I felt self-conscious people would notice. Generally, no. People are more interested in feeding themselves rather than be concerned about what anyone else is having. When there has been a comment, a little white fib comes in, and I "confess" to having forgotten there'd be food, so had had something to eat beforehand. That usually does the trick.</p><p></p><p>One thing I do always do is when people have stuff on their plates, I usually will too, even if it means a sacrifical mini sausage roll or vol-au-vent.</p><p></p><p>It works for me. most parties are about more than the food, so I try to focus on those aspects.</p><p></p><p>I'm not saying what I do is the right way. It's just a way I find works for me.</p><p></p><p>To be fair, the last time I deployed that very tactic was at a conference, where I assessed a dish to be a rissotto. The individual portions were very small, so thought I'd risk it. As soon as it entered my mouth I realised it was orzo. Mea culpa - I hadn't read the label on the tray. From that point the 3 week timetable or repercussions came into play. Deep joy.</p><p></p><p>Nobody always gets it right, and it was a fantastic conference. Hey ho.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DCUKMod, post: 1968492, member: 345386"] I made a pact with myself when I was diagnosed that I would never be defined by diabetes, so I don't hide it but I never, ever ask for arrangements to be made to suit me. In your circumstances, I would handle the party, just like I would were I going somewhere I had no idea what was going to be served. In those circumstances I have something light to eat before I go. That way, I'm not going to beed to chew on the table leg, but if there is an array of deliciousness on the buffet, I can indulge in it a bit. Even when I have been faced with serving trays of sausage rolls or solely sandwiches (I'm gluten free which adds an extra dimension), there's usually salad around, and garnish on the serving trays, so I can have something on my plate, and I'd probably deconstruct the sandwiches. The first couple of times I did this I felt self-conscious people would notice. Generally, no. People are more interested in feeding themselves rather than be concerned about what anyone else is having. When there has been a comment, a little white fib comes in, and I "confess" to having forgotten there'd be food, so had had something to eat beforehand. That usually does the trick. One thing I do always do is when people have stuff on their plates, I usually will too, even if it means a sacrifical mini sausage roll or vol-au-vent. It works for me. most parties are about more than the food, so I try to focus on those aspects. I'm not saying what I do is the right way. It's just a way I find works for me. To be fair, the last time I deployed that very tactic was at a conference, where I assessed a dish to be a rissotto. The individual portions were very small, so thought I'd risk it. As soon as it entered my mouth I realised it was orzo. Mea culpa - I hadn't read the label on the tray. From that point the 3 week timetable or repercussions came into play. Deep joy. Nobody always gets it right, and it was a fantastic conference. Hey ho. [/QUOTE]
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