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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So we had friends over this weekend. We have known them a long time. Our 21 year old son was home this weekend too. He knows this family. So anyway we watched football, drank beer etc. At one point the wife of the couple asked if our son was allowed beer. We said “yes he’s 21, responsible, not driving.” Then we went to eat at our kitchen island-grilled steak and chicken. We were all sitting when my son grabbed his phone to check a text. The wife said “Matt no phones at dinner.” I got angry and said “Not your son. He’s fine.” She then proceeded to tell me the rules of her house with her middle school kids-who were at their grandparents. I said “uh huh” and changed the subject. [b]I don’t get people who think they can just do whatever they want[/b][/quote]

Except Matt, of course! He must be permitted to do whatever he wants. [/quote]

Matt can follow the rules his mom has in her home. It’s rude to make people follow your house rules when you are a guest in someone else’s house. [/quote]

Phone use at meals is objectively rude behavior, particularly if guests are present. Do as you like but it doesn’t mean you get to be free of judgment.[/quote]

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