To think guests don't get to dictate the time they arrive?

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Is it rude to tell guests the time they want to arrive at your house isn't convenient, can they come earlier or later or another day etc? Dh thinks you let guests arrive when they want and it's rude not too and you are driving family and friends away if you suggest another more convenient time. AIBU to think the host isn't being rude to pick a convenient day and time for guests to arrive?

Your husband is wrong.

People who are polite and thoughtful and kind always make arrangements to visit you for dinner when you tell them which day and which time suits you.

Don't invite anyone to dinner unless you like them.

If they want stay with you then say no unless you really like them . And that should be arranged at least with 4 weeks notice and at a time and day to suit you.