Take something
Always try to take a gift to another man's house, if it is appropriate. A packet of basic biscuits is enough. Anything with more relevance shows more intent, more meaning and more thought.
Every gift needs at least three reasons why it suits. It is easier than people think.
Take the biscuits. They need to eat. Everyone likes biscuits. And you are telling them the level of service you expect, through what you take, the context, and how you hand it over.
Be confident in what you offer
The pod coffee machine comes out when I have guests. The other way takes too long and is a faff when someone is waiting. It can also look a bit pretentious, and that is fine.
Whatever you offer when you host another man, be confident in it, and always be willing to laugh, and talk, about why you bought it. That conversation is often better than the coffee.
Ask while you serve
Men do things together but do not talk about it. I ask my questions while I am serving, relaxed, in the sun, and always relevant. Most men are in flow when they are eating, and silence at the table is normal and fine.
Preparing food for someone is the best demonstration of love. You both reach flow.
If you want the questions, Four questions is where I start.