Dinner Party Planning
Dinner Party Invitation…How do I tell him no?
I am planning a surprise dinner/birthday party at an exclusive and extremely expensive Restaurant for a friend that I have known since childhood(only because it his favorite restaurant). I don’t have a problem with the cost. The problem is the guest list. I have had a person who I really don’t want to invite to request an invitation. It is his cousin. I really don’t care for the man, he is moody, critical and we mix like oil and water. Although he has had several gatherings and parties at his home, I have yet to see an invitation sent my way. I don’t feel obligated to invite him but some friends say I should since he and my friend are rather close since he moved to the city we currently live in a few years back. Should I give in and let him come or should I ban him from the festivities?
If your friend knew of the party and asked that his cousin be invited, then I would honor that request. And I’d make sure that the cousin and I were seated at opposite ends of the table.
However, as this is a surprise party that you are hosting (and paying for), I think it was rude of the cousin to request an invitation. Just one more example of why you don’t like him in the first place.
Tell him that you are sorry (even though you aren’t) but the seating arrangements have been made and there is no room for him at the table. That’s going to bother you, isn’t it? If so, then bite the bullet and invite him. But make place cards, get to the restaurant early enough to put them out, and threaten the life of anyone who moves them.
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