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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Same questions as above -- how old are they and what life stage are they in? I would only say this is ok if they're 23 yrs old and are still operating in college mode or if they are PhD students who may be older but not yet making much (or any) income. If that's not the case, this isn't acceptable and I do think you should gently say something. If you don't, she will likely do this to a co-worker or boss at some point and those people won't be so nice about it.

If you don't want to be direct but think she'll take the hint, why not say it jokingly -- i.e. "40 bucks, seriously? DH and I don't spend that much when we go out to dinner." The fact that she's making money off her friends (and it sounds like it is bc these don't sound like lavish parties) is insane. You could also suggest an alternative -- like going to a restaurant or out for drinks or suggesting that instead of requesting everyone pay, why doesn't she just use what she'd already use (give her the benefit that she would use some of her own money) to do something small like a backyard cookout now that the weather is getting warmer.[/quote]

It doesn't matter if their 23 or PhD students. Do not ask me for money when you invite me to your house. Period. [/quote]

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