I drove over 6 hours for a family dinner – then got a bill for £200, I’m furious
A WOMAN was left furious after driving six hours to visit her family only to be charged £200.
Inviting a large group is not easy and can be expensive. But rarely do we expect to be able to pay for a dinner when we are invited.
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But one woman was left furious when her sister decided to charge her money for her weekend stay.
She wrote: “My married sister invited my family over for the weekend and charged me $250 (£200) for going out.”
The woman was furious about the action and wondered on social media whether her sister was within her rights.
The anonymously woman explained: “We drove 6 hours to visit her family.
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“All weekend she was talking about inflation and how much it costs to feed a family.
“As we hugged goodbye, she asked if we would mind contributing to the weekend’s expenses.
“I asked her what she thought was fair and she said $250. I gave her the money and said goodbye.”
She asked if anyone else had experienced something similar, because she was shocked by her sister’s actions, and we can understand that, because she had spent a lot of money on gas to get to her sister’s house.
To add insult to injury, she said she had gone grocery shopping before arriving at her sisters’ house because she didn’t want to be a burden to anyone.
She said, “I did some grocery shopping before I got to her place so we wouldn’t snack on her food.
“We also bought the drinks and the bread and some other things that we all ate together. I never wanted to be a burden to her.”
“My sister has a large family of six children, all of whom eat more than the rest of the family,” she adds.
The woman admitted she gave the money to her sister because she didn’t think it was worth arguing about, but not everyone agreed.
The Reddit post has gone viral and many people have shared their opinions in the comments.
Dinner Party Etiquette and Guests
Whether it’s the first time you’re inviting friends to your new home, or you regularly host dinner guests…
Rebecca Miller, Deputy Editor of Fabulous, has compiled a list of dinner party do’s and don’ts and guest etiquette. And sending the check at the end of the night is not one of them!
Be on time – A 10 minute wait is allowed, but if you do not inform the host or hostess, it is downright rude.
Don’t come empty-handed – unless you are just stopping by for a quick cup of coffee, always bring a small token of appreciation for the host and his/her efforts. Flowers, a bottle of wine, a candle or contribute to the dinner by making a dessert.
Don’t start eating until everyone is seated – what may seem like an obvious rule, is one that many forget. Cooking a meal for a group of people takes a lot of effort, so wait for the host to park, thank him/her and wait for instructions.
Don’t do the dishes, clear the table – Everyone has their own way of cleaning and tidying up. If you go into the kitchen and start scrubbing, it can be seen as an insult. So help clear the table and ask if there is anything else you can do – maybe refill everyone’s glass?
Put your phone away – few things can make someone feel less seen or important than coming second to a cell phone. Keep it in your pocket and check anything urgent during toilet breaks.
While some felt it was fine to charge, they agreed that this should have been discussed before the dinner. However, many said they would not consider charging guests for this.
Someone wrote: “That’s horrible!”
Another noted: “Next one If your sister “invites” you to a gathering, ask up front what it will cost you. If she is vague or non-binding, decide whether you want to come.”
“You don’t invite people to do things you can’t afford to do yourself,” wrote a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “One of my mum’s rules: guests don’t pay. Period. Especially if they have to travel.”
“Damn, she’s so vulgar,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “
That’s super rude. I have no problem contributing, but that’s something that comes up before the trip. Not when you’re leaving.”
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