What skore129 said is true, especially as it relates to relatives, I'd say. We took our own french press to a Thanksgiving dinner a couple of years ago, thereby committed an unpardonable sin apparently, and I guess we really offended the host. I just couldn't stand that nasty electroperk coffee they made. They can have it if they want it, I want something better to enjoy after a good meal. Even at Golden Corral they come and ask you if you would like a complimentary coffee, and it's not bad. Not sure what they use, but ok for drip.