There was a letter in an advice column this week where the writer said they had invited neighbors over for dinner multiple times, but it was never reciprocated, although these same people invite others over. The writer asked when was it OK to stop or something to that effect and how to maintain the friendship.
Good question. We have a couple we have had over multiple times. She is a self professed "great cook" -- her words, not mine, and she has invited other folks over to their home for meals and then tells us about it. She goes into detail about all the things she did to make their meal enjoyable and how pleased their guests were.
When we have invited them over, the dinner conversation usually consists of the "great cook" telling me how she makes the same dish or similar dish and implying how much better it is.
I am thinking she is just plain rude. I'm not claiming to be a gourmet by any means, but unless something can cause an allergic reaction, I would think one would hold one's tongue. Guess I have been wrong about this all these years.
So, when does one decide to stop inviting someone over?
When is enough enough?
April 17th, 2012 at 11:56 pm
April 18th, 2012 at 12:03 am 1334707383
I'm a great cook! You're invited for dinner anytime!
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April 18th, 2012 at 12:20 am 1334708438
It has been enough already!
April 18th, 2012 at 01:51 am 1334713874
Thank you for the validation?
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Jerry
April 25th, 2012 at 02:33 am 1335321225