"Janet Baraclough" > wrote in message
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> from Wayne Boatwright > contains these words:
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>> I dislike dinner hopping and party hopping. I think it's rude.
>
> Me too. Along with hosts issuing partial invitations which offer
> different levels of hospitality to their guests. Such as " pre-dinner
> drinks ( "you're not getting any dinner, just entertain my dinner guests
> while I get it ready for them ") and "wedding invitation (ceremony
> only)" ( You're not invited to anything after the ceremony, like the
> reception/party/dance, but we're still hoping for a big present).
>
> Janet.

OK I'll agree on the pre-dinner drinks, but, if you have a commitment to
your mother, I may suggest stopping at my place later in the evening for
dessert. Long after dinner, mom may be happy that you are on the way out so
she can get some rest.