In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin shares how to politely not invite someone to a gathering.
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin shares how to politely not invite someone to a gathering. You can send your questions to Miss Manners through her email, [email protected] MISS MANNERS: A pair of neighbors hosted my wife and me for an impromptu dinner, to which we contributed a nice salad. The food was fine, the apartment lovely. We have sent them a thank-you note.
GENTLE READER: Your confidence that you are not required to reciprocate in your apartment, though technically correct, startles Miss Manners, as she thinks of the restaurant alternative as an escape clause more than a proper equivalent. However, your real problem is that you did not like this couple and do not want to continue the friendship. The correct solution is not to delay: You need to reciprocate promptly -- though you may throw in as many other guests as you can manage.
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