* “Ask if he wants to try your secret spice rub.” — Abby

* “Say, ‘I’m just like charcoal. Once you warm me up, I stay hot for hours.’ ” — Brenda

* “Say, ‘You don’t need your buns grilled because they’re already hot.’ ”— Daryl

* “Skip the baked beans.” — Daryl (again).

* “Tell them you’re manning the grill because you know how to keep the flame alive.” — “Chef Hank”