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[quote=Anonymous]Get your frustration but…there is a huge difference between restrictions/allergies and preferences! You’re the host, you get to set the menu. But your guests don’t have to like or even eat what you’re serving. It would be better if they were more polite about it, sure. Sometimes kids are too frank/rude when an adult would be less direct (and less honest). The vast majority of parents wouldn’t tell you, upon seeing the menu, “My kid doesn’t like that.” (If they did, most people would think they’re nuts/entitled.)  They also likely assume your kids DO like what you’re serving, so why would they try to change it? I can’t even imagine how a conversation like that would go. “We are serving mac and cheese. Any dietary restrictions?” “No, but my kid hates mac and cheese, so please change your menu, thanks.”

I tell people what we’re serving so I can make sure it won’t kill anyone AND so they can plan. Their kid doesn’t eat pizza? Fine, they can eat before or after. No worries. [/quote]

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