friend of hers who I am not friends with. Do I let her bring the other person or say no, and if I say no, does that make me a b*tch?
2006-11-21 02:02:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
In a way, it sucks because your friend will already be off with her boyfriend, and she wants to bring someone else? Consider this situation: you're at your party, and your friend and her bf are over talking to the other friend and not you. Plus, wouldn't the other friend be the third wheel? I would suggest meeting the other friend first, have your friend, her bf, and the other friend go out for coffee or something before the party, and if you get along with the other friend and want to, then invite her.
Also make sure that you know whether or not your friend has already invited the other friend, because if you say no then it looks bad to two people, not just one. Give the other friend a chance first, then make the decision. It should be enough that you invited the friend and her bf (so that if she doesn't know others she has him), but if it's not enough that your friend knows at least 2 people at the party (you and her bf), then that's kinda wierd and somewhat insecure of her. Ultimately, it's your party and your call.
2006-11-21 02:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is YOUR birthday party. You can invite or have whom ever you like attend. It was rather rude for your friend to even ask to bring someone else other than who you invited.
You can allow the other person to come if you want but if not then say no, plain and simple. It won't make you a b*tch. Again, this is your party and your friend should understand that and not take it personally.
2006-11-21 02:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ersabette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually dont mention a party to a person who is not invited then you wouldnt be worried. And best to not invite people for others to hang out with that you do not know( your boyfriends work friends) but maybe you do know them so I am not sure. The thing about parties is that people do enjoy meeting new people; so even if your boyfriend was their without his work friends he should be able to mingle and if not, then thats too bad. Happy Housewarming and Happy Birthday
2016-05-22 06:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the party is. If you're having it at home and "the more the merrier" then let her come. If you're having it out and you have to pay a certain amount for each person, then say no. But, you don't want to be rude about it - just say something like "i'm sure your friend is nice, but i really only want my good friends there - maybe we can hang out with her some other time"
2006-11-21 02:06:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lizzy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is your party, invite whom you want. Tell her that you only want close friends and people you know, it is your day and she should understand. If the friend she wants to invite is visiting from out of town or a situation where the friend would be all alone then I would think about letting her come.
2006-11-21 02:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by ladyc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your party and you should invite who you want to. Your friend should understand that and not pressure you into anything. Be polite and just tell her that you only invited a small group of people that you are close to or something like that.
2006-11-21 02:04:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the other friend isn't an enemy of yours, I would say it is fine. The more the merrier, right? And at least she was courteous enough to ask before the party and not just show up with uninvited and unexpected guests.
2006-11-21 04:11:44 · answer #7 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't want this third person at your party, then tell her no...you can say that you are trying to keep the guest list to a minimum, or something along those lines.....frankly it was rude of your friend to ask to bring another person along who wasn't invited.....you are not being rude by inviting who you want to be at your party
2006-11-21 03:56:05 · answer #8 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her no nicely, something along the lines of :
"I'm really sorry but there is limited space at my party and I will not be able to accomodate your friend. But I do hope you and your boyfriend can make it."
Bottom line, it is your party and you can invite whoever you want, just be civil about it. =) Good luck.
2006-11-21 02:11:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her no and ask her how can she bring that person when she knows that you already don't like her. Tell her it's your birthday and you want to enjoy it-without the drama. By the way, Happy Bday!
2006-11-21 02:05:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋