Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
I invited a new co-worker and his wife over for dinner and didn’t ask them to bring anything.
She even brought her own tea bag for after dinner, and a small container of just enough organic whole milk to put in one cup. They said they’re very specific and “a bit snobby” in what they drink -- only certain brands, etc. -- so they always bring their own. We didn’t say anything to them about it, but my partner thought it was rude and way too fussy. Is it bad manners to bring your own drinks, and just enough for yourselves, if a host hasn’t asked you to? And should we keep those brands on hand in case we ever invite them over again?Of course this is rude. It would be entirely different if they had an allergy or severe restriction. But in this case, they have admitted that these are only preferences -- and they are not even willing to share.
Fortunately, I had not paid a lot for my ticket. What bothered me the most was the lack of proper etiquette in a theater, and that rather than correct their children, the mothers scolded me.
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