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Did I go about asking over for dinner the wrong way?

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Oct 07, 2010
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Guests pick the date
by: Dandelion

I actually do this all the time, and I've found it makes people uncomfortable. It does make sense, but I understand that your gesture was meant to accommodate them.

Pick a date (time, day, and approximate duration) or three, then ask about the first one. If it doesn't work with your friends, suggest the other two. If neither of those work, either they have a very busy schedule, or they don't want to come over after all. In either case, wait a bit longer before proposing more dates (if desired).

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