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My wife says if we invite our friends and their 3 year olds to my childs birthday at a restaurant that its customary to pay for everyone. Is this reasonable?

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[-] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

"stop what you are doing for this and spend your own time and money to be near us"

It is pretty unfair to ask so much of them. If they come out to you then you should be a good host and cover their food. If they want to get drinks that's their expense.

this post was submitted on 13 Mar 2026

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