Puester wrote:
>
>
> On the other hand, my husband always wants to arrive at a
> party, dinner, etc.
> at the exact time stated on the invitation. We had friends
> who were always late
> coming to our house. When we arrived "on time" at their
> gatherings, we'd often
> find them in the shower or not even that far along yet.
> She'd look down her nose
> and say "Oh, yeah. You guys are always on time."

Good grief. With friends like that, who needs enemies?

>
> It's hard to know what to do about that. Do you arrive on
> time but 1/2 hour ahead of
> all the other guests, or do you arrive 15 minutes "late"
> when everyone else is getting there.
> Either choice can give a host the fits.

FWIW, I won't look down my nose at you if you arrive on time at my
house ;-)

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