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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 pizzas is not enough to feed 15 kids and their parents, even if you have salad and fruit on the side.

What???? That’s plenty of food. What type of gluttonous people are you inviting that you need more than that? It’s just wasteful and promotes obesity

Thanks Michelle.

[Anonymous]

Jeff should pin this thread.

[Anonymous]

An invitation is not a summons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 pizzas is not enough to feed 15 kids and their parents, even if you have salad and fruit on the side.

What???? That’s plenty of food. What type of gluttonous people are you inviting that you need more than that? It’s just wasteful and promotes obesity

3 pizzas for 15 kids and 30 parents is not enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, your GP and blood work were not wrong. You don't have chronic Lyme disease and you don't need a lengthy course of IV antibiotics.

Yes, it's tacky to start a GoFundMe for vacations, travel sports trips, etc.

If you have to ask, it's a MLM. Don't buy the product.

I know a foreign service officer’s wife who started a gofundme after her husband refused to pony up the cash to repatriate a stray dog they’d adopted overseas. And, yes, she raised over $1500 to do so. Much tackier than travel sports trips fundraising, but in the same vein.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:-Be prepared to be asked to take your shoes off in someone else's home. No, I'm not saying everyone should have a no-shoes household; what I AM saying is that it's not a surprise, it's totally predictable--just carry a pair of socks in your purse or whatever, and be prepared.

-Respond promptly to all invitations. Even if your response is, "Because of Tim's fluctuating schedule, I probably can't let you know until X." But respond promptly, always.

This is solid DCUM advice.

Yes, there are a lot of cultural differences with this

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 pizzas is not enough to feed 15 kids and their parents, even if you have salad and fruit on the side.

NP to add: not having enough food and drinks for your invited guests is tacky! If you can’t afford to feed them or lack the planning/mathematical skills to make it work, don’t hold the event!

This is tacky. Don’t hold the event? Change the venue, provide the option for guests to purchase food and beverages, encourage a brown bag lunch party explaining what you’ll provide, or shorten the duration. But don’t hold a party if you can’t feed me? I guess you wouldn’t go to a wedding without a reception?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 pizzas is not enough to feed 15 kids and their parents, even if you have salad and fruit on the side.

What???? That’s plenty of food. What type of gluttonous people are you inviting that you need more than that? It’s just wasteful and promotes obesity

+1000

I think that’s more than enough food. People would have a slice of pizza, some salad, and some fruit. Heck, most of the women won’t have anything other than a couple of bites of lettuce. Healthy, filling, and delicious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your mother in law problem is actually a DH problem.

You’re welcome!

Already *asked* and answered on page 4.

[Anonymous]

Wedding registries are an etiquette minefield. If you want to be sure you don’t offend anyone, don’t register if either half of the couple is: (1) over the age of 30, (2) already has a child, and/or (3) has been married before. And while it is becoming more acceptable in some circles, you’re going to get side eye if you register for a honeymoon, down payment, or college fund. That doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t do it, but understand that some people are going to have feelings about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 pizzas is not enough to feed 15 kids and their parents, even if you have salad and fruit on the side.

What???? That’s plenty of food. What type of gluttonous people are you inviting that you need more than that? It’s just wasteful and promotes obesity

+1000

I think that’s more than enough food. People would have a slice of pizza, some salad, and some fruit. Heck, most of the women won’t have anything other than a couple of bites of lettuce. Healthy, filling, and delicious.

3 pizzas is 24 pieces for 45 guests...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Halloween: trick-or-treating is ON Oct. 31, not any nearest weekend day. Most start after sundown or around 6:00. Dress your kid up however you want just don’t get all mad if your poor judgment makes your family social pariahs.

“No Gift” party invitations: Bring something if you want just don’t get all mad if your inability to read makes your family social pariahs.

Birthday invites and siblings: Bring siblings if you want just don’t get all mad if your inability to read makes your family social pariahs.

Janney PTA contribution: It’s your money you don’t have to spend it if you don’t want to just don’t get all mad if your frugality makes your family social pariahs.

Visiting in-laws: It’s your house you don’t have to host anybody coming to town if you don’t want to just don’t get all mad if your insistence that they get a hotel room makes your family social pariahs.

Cyclists and drivers: Don’t hit nobody.

LOL!! Perfectly stated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 pizzas is not enough to feed 15 kids and their parents, even if you have salad and fruit on the side.

What???? That’s plenty of food. What type of gluttonous people are you inviting that you need more than that? It’s just wasteful and promotes obesity

+1000

I think that’s more than enough food. People would have a slice of pizza, some salad, and some fruit. Heck, most of the women won’t have anything other than a couple of bites of lettuce. Healthy, filling, and delicious.

3 pizzas is 24 pieces for 45 guests...

Well, I know that Karen, Rebecca and Larla will only have one slice each, if any at all. Everyone else gets 2.

[Anonymous]

Virginia residents do not necessary want to go to UVA. We don't all think it's a great school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3 pizzas is not enough to feed 15 kids and their parents, even if you have salad and fruit on the side.

What???? That’s plenty of food. What type of gluttonous people are you inviting that you need more than that? It’s just wasteful and promotes obesity

+1000

I think that’s more than enough food. People would have a slice of pizza, some salad, and some fruit. Heck, most of the women won’t have anything other than a couple of bites of lettuce. Healthy, filling, and delicious.

3 pizzas is 24 pieces for 45 guests...

The guests are the CHILDREN. The adults are the chauffers. I'd add a cheese and cracker tray for the adults to nibble on, and get over it. Pizza at a kids party is for the kids. Three large pizzas, double-cut, is more than enough for the actual guests: the children.