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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some people may lack courtesy, but that doesn’t necessarily make them bad. Often, it’s just something they didn’t learn growing up. Over time, I’ve found the best way to socialize with them is through outdoor activities or meeting at restaurants where everyone covers their own bill. That said, I never exclude their kids from birthday or graduation invites. [/quote].

I'm a very insecure hostess and worry that my social skills are severely lacking.  I was raised by a waspy father and an immigrant mother who never fit into the white wasp world.  She tried and tried and tried to fit in and never did.  I was able to make friends through school, activities, the club, church, etc.  I was accepted and fit in outside entertaining at home.  I'm much more comfortable on neutral turf, where there are no additional expectations of me or any hosting skills that I might lack.

BTW, my mom did find people that she could comfortable host and they were lower class rednecks she met at church, so any skill I was taught will conform to that circle, not the one I actually socialize with.[/quote]

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