In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to the trend of making guests responsible for plates ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received an invitation for a work-sponsored event. The invitation states: “To help us minimize our ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received an invitation for a work-sponsored event. The invitation states: “To help us minimize our environmental footprint and make cleanup easier, we kindly ask that you bring ...
This attendee isn't happy to have to schlep their own plate, fork, knife, drink container both to the party and then home.
When I arrive, I will be toting a plate, some silverware (not sure if I will need a knife or a spoon) and a cup or water bottle.
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I received an invitation for a work-sponsored event. The invitation states:“ To help us minimize our environmental footprint and make cleanup easier, we kindly ask that you bring your own silverware, ...
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