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07.01.08, 18:32 PM General Topics
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Etiquette question: invited to 4th of July Barbeque. Have already told one of dd's friends that she can go see fireworks and spend the night w/us. Do I a)RSVP no b/c I have an extra child with me; b) RSVP yes and ask if it's ok to bring the extra child or c) assume the hosts won't care about the extra child when I RSVP. We've been friends a while but this is the first time we've been invited to their house and I can't decide how to read this person. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.01.08, 06:32 PM Flag

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I'd call to say that you're having another child that night. If she responds, oh, the more the merrier .. . . it's okay. Otherwise, decline. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:34 PM Flag

good plan. can you call for me? : ) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:35 PM Flag

agree - ask to bring the other kid - they will Im sure say great! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:35 PM Flag

RSVP no. Seems rude to your guest to drag her to someone else's party. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:36 PM Flag

eh - she's 8. it's a pool party with a bunch of other families. my guest will not sweat it. i'm worried that the hostess may think it's one too many kids. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:38 PM Flag

would her parents be okay with it? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:39 PM Flag

np: good question. They might not want her going to a pool party without them there. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:46 PM Flag

I wouldn't allow my 8 year old to go someplace else on a sleepover like that. no way. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:37 PM Flag

ITA. OP invited dd 's friend first. She should pass on the BBQ invite. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:56 PM Flag

If I was throwing an outside party, I'd rather someone give me the option to come with an extra guest, rather than just saying now. It's not a formal dinner; it's a barbecue and I'd be happy to have another child. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:38 PM Flag

check if OK with the hosts, then check with the parents. if either one says no, then that's your answer. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:10 PM Flag