BYO stands for “Bring Your Own” and is often requested by hosts for various reasons, such as budget constraints or personal preferences. It can also be found in restaurants that do not have a liquor license. Guests should be mindful of their host’s reasons for requesting BYO and considerate of those who may not drink for religious or personal reasons.
Have you ever received an invitation to a party and on the bottom were the letters BYONo, it’s not a request for a response within a certain day; quite simply, BYO stands for “Bring Your Own” as in bring your own booze.
There are many reasons a host will ask you to BYO at a party or event. If he doesn’t absorb himself, he might suggest BYO to his guests. This will allow for a peaceful evening, but will allow those wanting a glass of wine or bottle of beer to bring their own if they are so inclined. However, some people don’t drink for religious purposes, if that’s the case with your host; he checks with them before bringing alcohol to their party. For BYO it could be considered an affront. Some people prefer not to have alcoholic beverages in their homes at all.
Another instance where BYO might be asked is if the host doesn’t have the budget for alcohol. Alcohol can be expensive; buy enough for everyone can clean out a wallet. Potluck dinners are also places you might be encouraged to bring your own.
Many restaurants are not zoned for alcohol or do not have a liquor license. Instead of expecting their guests to forego enjoying a bottle of wine with dinner, they will allow users to BYO. Call ahead to the restaurant and find out about their BYO policy. Some charge a “corking” fee if their servers have to open the bottle, you may also incur a fee if you use their glasses. In this case, you might want to forget the BYO or bring your own corkscrew and glasses.
How do you know if a restaurant is BYOS only and advertises in the local paper will usually have “BYO” at the bottom of the ad. Also, it will be listed in the menu. If you’re unsure, there’s nothing wrong with calling ahead to find out.
Something else to consider, some hosts don’t stock up on booze because they have a drinking problem. In this case, you may want to give up alcoholic beverages altogether. Your host may offer a BYO situation to be polite. If he’s only recently on the bandwagon, the last thing you want is to offer temptation.
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