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20th December 2016
01:24pm GMT

"Mum has just had a sizable inheritance and is in a better position than any of us to contribute." the woman shared. "I would let it go, I know it seems petty, but as a matter of principle it has pissed me right off that she has this sense of entitlement above any of the rest of us- and believe you me she is no more entitled!"Asking for readers to share their opinions, she asked if she should "insist she chips in or just f*cks off and has Christmas dinner elsewhere?" Other group members were quick to reply: "Don't offer to host if you can't afford it." said one. It's nice for people to offer to contribute either some money or dessert or wine but you're effectively charging them to come for dinner." AgentProvocateur agreed: "You can't host and ask people to pay. If you can't afford beef, do something that you can afford." NotTodaySatan said: "The idea of trying to force people to chip in for Xmas dinner makes me cringe. Why did you agree/offer to host if you couldn't afford it?" Meanwhile TheSparrowhawk had more empathy with the hostess: "I would definitely expect people to bring things with them - a cake, a bottle of wine. Most families would be grateful that someone is hosting and offer to chip in. Asking is a bit rude, but your mother's reaction is way over the top." MadHattersWineParty asked: "Was it your idea to have everyone for Christmas? If you did the inviting I don't think it isn't great to ask everyone to contribute actual money." What do you think, is it ever okay to ask your dinner guests to contribute to the cost of the meal? Let us know on Twitter @HerFamilydotie.
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