Trip Drama: When You're Invited... Then Asked to Pay

Update: 2025-04-08

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Elaine Swann answers real-world etiquette dilemmas, including how to respond when a neighbor sends an unexpected thank you note, what to do when you're invited on a birthday trip and suddenly asked to pay for an expensive meal, and how to handle gift-giving expectations.

You can send your etiquette questions and voice memos to questions@elaineswann.com to get personal guidance from Elaine.

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Trip Drama: When You're Invited... Then Asked to Pay

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Trip Drama: When You're Invited... Then Asked to Pay

Elaine Swann

Trip Drama: When You're Invited... Then Asked to Pay