"maxine in ri" > wrote in message
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> If I had been the hostess, I probably would have told her, as the
> guests who were assigned those courses arrived, that while her
> offerings were lovely, it would be kind of her to let the other people
> share theirs rather than have the other guests shoved aside for her
> ego.
>
> What would _you_ have done?

I would have taken it as you did, but I would not be taking part in her
dinner party again. I am afraid your hostess was NOT gracious.