Miss Manners: Cousin’s invites to dinner come with no food, and the need for me to open my wallet
Posted on AllSides September 9th, 2024
From The Center
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My cousin invited me for dinner on a Sunday night and asked me to bring wine and a dessert. When I got there, she said it had been a very busy weekend and she hadn’t had time to cook. She took me with her to a chain takeout place and bought one item that the sign said was for one to two people (her husband and daughter were joining us). So I bought (and paid for) more food so there would be enough for all of us....