Dinner Guests Face Split Bill at First Class Restaurant
A couple recounts inviting guests to a dinner where the hostess Agnes handed the $400 bill to their son Al after reservations were in her name. With no one having enough cash, the trio pooled funds and charged the balance on Al's card. They seek Abby’s guidance on handling the awkward situation.
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Dear Abby letter on hosting dinner and open marriage boundaries
Dear Abby discusses hosting etiquette and a mother in law's outrageous behavior. The second letter from Tom in Oklahoma asks about openness in a long marriage and reader guidance on sharing private correspondence. Abby quotes Kahlil Gibran from The Prophet and invites readers to write in.
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Bridge Aces Solve Slam Risk and Film Rights Added
In a bridge column, South’s attempt at a seven spade slam falters after a 4-1 club break, with a suggested guard against club splits. The piece also notes Paramount acquiring film rights to Peter Gethers The Cat Who Went to Paris.
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