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badhosting · 22/06/2024 17:48

3 couples all lived close together - one couple moved about an hour away to save money more space etc

The couple that have moved always want everyone to come to them. Invited us all over this weekend but they could only do brunch. Not great timing for children’s naps etc but we all went as it was the only time they could do.

Working on the assumption it would be a quick in and out, we also made plans for later in the day.

No food served until 2 hours after we arrived - by which time my toddler is overtired and a late nap will result in a difficult bedtime and we were late for our ongoing plans.

Its hard once you’re there as you can hardly leave before the food has come out, but what should I have done?

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gojumpjump · 22/06/2024 18:02

It sounds like your ongoing plans were too squished together. I don't think it's reasonable to serve food an hour after guests arriving, 2 hours is a lot but things are easily delayed

Shinyandnew1 · 22/06/2024 18:00

What time did they invite you for this brunch?

What time had you made other plans for?

RampantIvy · 22/06/2024 17:58

If I was invited for brunch at 11 (for example) I wouldn't have expected to wait until 1 to be fed.

This is bad hosting, especially when there are small children involved.

MrsSchrute · 22/06/2024 17:54

I would have left when I needed to for whatever ongoing plans you had.
Did they say why the food was so late? Presumably it wasn't brunch time by then?

badhosting · 22/06/2024 17:54

We asked if they could do later and they said no.

But as it turns out they could as they kept us all waiting for so long

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Mrsjayy · 22/06/2024 17:52

I mean the food was ready when it was ready maybe your friend got caught up with catching up with you all.

Mrsjayy · 22/06/2024 17:51

I probably wouldn't have made other plans the toddler nap is unfortunate but it was a 1 off and you need to accommodate plan changes occasionally.

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