Am I being overly sensitive to be a bit bothered by this?
I have twice invited a friend to parties after asking if the dates were open for her, and she accepted each time. About a week before each party, she said that she was going to do something else and wouldn’t be coming.
Miss Manners would have concluded by saying that backing out gives the impression you -- or in this case, your friend -- have no manners. After all, there is little doubt your friend preferred the second option, since she took it. Early on, a former colleague of mine learned of my spouse’s illness and signed up via a meal service application to bring food during the tougher treatment weeks. She will also sometimes drop food or items at our front door, which we only find hours later.
Today she dropped off 15 magazines. Again, this is very thoughtful and generous, but now I have to spend more effort and time to dispose of or donate these items. Thankfully we were able to give away the food that we couldn’t eat .
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