Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee, I read Peggy Post's column recently, and she wrote that the only obligation for an overnight guest was a gift and thank you note, and that if staying more than one night, then dinner out is nice, but not mandatory. I'll be staying the weekend at my brother's this summer on the way to another destination. Do you agree that a gift and thank you note is sufficient? Signed, Wondering Dear Wondering, I respectfully disagree with Peggy Post. For guests staying more than one night, in addition to the gift and thank you note, they should offer to take the hosts out to dinner. It doesn't need to be any place fancy, just give the hosts a break. The hosts are putting you up for the weekend, and when you're gone, will have to clean up, do dishes, laundry, etc. |
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