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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again.

To those who have explained the perspective of why people don't entertain, thank you.

If you can not invite people back (for whatever reason) other gestures are appreciated. A mailed thank you note. Offering a ride to the airport. Bringing over something from your garden. Babysitting. Whatever you can afford with your time and money. I think too often people think that others don't care about these manners and etiquette. I think people do care and they do notice when it's not done.

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OP, if you invite people over so they'll "owe you one" or you expect something in return, just stop. Invite people over because you enjoy their company and want to have a good time. Otherwise you're being selfish and a bad friend. [/quote]

Honestly those were meant as suggestions for folks on this thread who said they would like to do something to show they appreciated the invitation, but don't have the means to invite people over. No one owes anyone anything and thanks be to the universe, my husband and I can afford our own babysitters and taxi rides. If there is a need, it is for friendship. And it would be nice if that were a two-way street. No one is counting favors , but don't be a free rider friend is all I am saying.

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