Greetings, Miss Manners About one-third of the walkers in my regular walking group have become friends with me. I’m courteous to the others, but I simply think of them as acquaintances.
Every year, I throw a party for my friends at my house. I don’t talk about the event during the walks; instead, I give out private email invitations.
A rather needy individual who I just consider a friend, one of the walkers, informed me she had heard I was throwing a party and had invited herself. I was unable to refuse. Although she is a good person, we are completely different.
How can I prevent myself from accepting self-inviting party crashers in the future?
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Judith Martin
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PERSONAL READER: Think of it like a wedding: Even though we’re a small group this year, I’m forward to see you on our walks. Miss Manners advises you to remind your invited pals not to advertise the party on those walks or send out unsanctioned invitations.
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