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Miss Manners: Friends expect guests to pay for pricey birthday dinners

An invitation is not a summons, Miss Manners reminds a reader invited each year to pricey birthday dinners where guests are expected to pay.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Miss Manners: I have two friends, well into their 50s, who invite me to their birthday parties every year — at expensive restaurants, with a dozen guests.