A reader asks Miss Manners if she was wrong to uninvite a friend who was recovering from a severe flu for Christmas dinner. The friend reacted angrily to the uninvitation, leading to the end of their friendship.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had invited a group of friends and family to my home for Christmas dinner and a celebration: six adults and two young children.
On Christmas Day, she insisted that she was 100% cured, but she still sounded sick and congested over the phone. I felt the need to protect myself, as well as my vulnerable, aging guests. I advised her to stay home and take care of herself, adding that we would get together the following week, when she was better.
I have now blocked all texts and communications. Friendship over. Was I wrong for trying to protect myself and my guests from potential illness?
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