Miss Manners: These socialites only call when they need a check
A married professional couple who donates generously says some charity hosts invite them to ticketed galas seemingly to collect donations rather than for friendship. They ask whether it’s tacky to refuse being used in that way.
Dear Miss Manners: My husband and I are professionals who contribute generously to many charities. Of late, however, we are noticing an unsavory practice of certain “society hosts” who head various charities: They invite us to their galas and parties, charging for the honor of being invited in order to raise money for the charity.