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Reply to "Vent - DD's classmate's mother just called to ask me to invite her kid to my kid's bday party"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a mom of a 10 yo girl. I wasn't raise in the States, so I always research how to response in an appropriate way here. According to American Book "A Smart Girl's Guide to Knowing What to Say", the appropriate response to be "I am sorry the number of guest is limited, and we are not able to invite [the name of the kid] this time." AND if you are up to it, you may also add "However, we'd like to have [the name of the kid] come over for a play date next time." hope it helps.[/quote] I just want to say that that is an absolutely lovely response that respects the birthday girl's wishes, yet is still polite. Also, I love that you put so much effort into the social etiquette in the US. I have no plans to move, but if I do, you have inspired me to research etiquette wherever I move, so thank you. *I think a lot of people think there's no way to say no, or reject something yet still be polite. They are wrong. [/quote]
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