We now get fewer visitors, and that makes her unhappy.
My wife, being the accommodating type, gave me the side-eye and welcomed them with open arms. We then set about trying to find space for four more people on the floor or couches.
The next time our friends wanted to visit, they again stated that their friend would be “dropping by.” This time we said “no,” and we were very firm. We let them know that from now on, we are limiting the number of people staying over, and we are no longer welcoming other pets. Miss Manners has a suggestion. She worries — without making any accusations — that the newly implemented rules, and their announcement, were ungracious. It is not that you do not welcome guests, including friends of friends — even, occasionally, dogs and preteens. It is that you intend to be wonderful hosts to all your guests, and to accomplish that, you must be the ones issuing the invitations.
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