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Miss Manners: Potluck host annoyed by guest who has a restricted diet, complained there was ‘nothing to eat’
Miss Manners: Potluck host annoyed by guest who has a restricted diet, complained there was ‘nothing to eat’
Miss Manners: Potluck host annoyed by guest who has a restricted diet, complained there was ‘nothing to eat’

Published on: 02/12/2025

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It's not up to the potluck host to make sure there are foods that are accessible to everyone.

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