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Miss Manners: My guests left a mess all over my house after our brunch

A pregnant host used disposables to avoid dish duty after a 10-person brunch, but guests left messes throughout the house — what are the expectations for guests to tidy up?

Published Jun 4, 2026, 5:44 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I hosted a brunch gathering of about 10 people at our home. We offered a wide spread of food and drinks, and we used paper plates and napkins to make cleaning up a little easier — and also because I’m in my third trimester and frankly, the idea of cleaning that many dishes had me feeling exhausted.