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Dear Mary

Dear Mary: How can I stop friends staying after a 21st?

Plus: Etiquette for stepchildren in economy class

24 January 2015

9:00 AM

24 January 2015

9:00 AM

Q. A neighbour is hosting a party for his daughter’s 21st birthday. Adequate provision has been made for anyone who wants to sleep over but I won’t be taking up the option myself since I don’t drink and I can easily drive home. Unfortunately I am coming under pressure from some acquaintances at university that they should stay overnight with me.

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