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by Barbara on October 1st, 2008

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My sister's children, my husband and I want to take my sister and her husband to dinner for their 65th Wedding Anniversary. If we invite friends of theirs, are we obligated to pay for their dinners as well?

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  • by Needs some coffee on October 2nd, 2008

    Needs some coffee

    It would be nice of you, but not something you have to do. Just make sure you are clear when inviting them, so they know what to expect. Either way, I would pay for or provide a dessert for the group.

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  • by GLAM71 on October 2nd, 2008

    GLAM71

    IF YOU INVITED THEM IT WOULD ONLY BE RIGHT TO PAY FOR THEM

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  • by D.J. on October 2nd, 2008

    D.J.

    Those who you invite are your guests, and you should pay for their dinners.

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  • by Anonymous on October 2nd, 2008

    Anonymous

    Anniversary - yes! Birthday - no!

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  • by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on October 2nd, 2008

    Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo

    You can get around this by wording the invitation carefully. However, the classy thing to do would be to pay for the friends as well.

    If you say, "Please join us for a celebration of their anniversary. We will be dining at XYZ Restaurant. Here's a link to their web site so that you can see their menu and price list ahead of time." No one needs to know that you are paying for your sister and her husband, except them.

    I would also suggest that you bring (or have the place prepare) a cake or some other celebratory dessert that they can share in for no cost. In this way they at least get something for free.

    Best of luck!

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  • by GLAM71 on October 2nd, 2008

    GLAM71

    ATTEND

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