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lpg21
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My DD’s communion is in May and I booked her communion party at a restaurant. I have to pay a certain amount per person. My SIL texted me to say that her, my BIL and my nephew are coming but only for an hour because my nephew has a bday party to go to. If you were me would you even include them in the restaurant count? By the time the food is served, they will be leaving, so I wasn’t sure if I should bother including and paying for them.

Posted 3/21/23 6:51 PM

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Re: Party question

The price per head is for the meal so if they will not be there for the meal, I wouldn't include them.

Posted 3/22/23 7:59 AM

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No I would not include them.

Posted 3/22/23 8:05 AM

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It is a sit-down lunch with assigned seats? If they come for just an hour, won't they still need a seat at the table? They'll probably have drinks and any appetizers that may be served before they leave. I think I would just tell the restaurant that 3 people will be leaving before the main course. They may charge you a nominal fee (or nothing) for those 3 people. But, they'll need a place to sit, IMO.

Posted 3/22/23 8:27 AM

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Posted by nycbuslady

It is a sit-down lunch with assigned seats? If they come for just an hour, won't they still need a seat at the table? They'll probably have drinks and any appetizers that may be served before they leave. I think I would just tell the restaurant that 3 people will be leaving before the main course. They may charge you a nominal fee (or nothing) for those 3 people. But, they'll need a place to sit, IMO.

I guess they would set up tables for how ever many I tell them, but I'm not doing assigned seats. There are booths off to the side, though... Honestly would rather them just not come at so it's less complicated lol... I am already kind of annoyed that they are leaving their niece's communion to go to a classmate's bday party, but I digress...

Posted 3/22/23 9:34 AM

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Re: Party question

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Posted by nycbuslady

It is a sit-down lunch with assigned seats? If they come for just an hour, won't they still need a seat at the table? They'll probably have drinks and any appetizers that may be served before they leave. I think I would just tell the restaurant that 3 people will be leaving before the main course. They may charge you a nominal fee (or nothing) for those 3 people. But, they'll need a place to sit, IMO.

I guess they would set up tables for how ever many I tell them, but I'm not doing assigned seats. There are booths off to the side, though... Honestly would rather them just not come at so it's less complicated lol... I am already kind of annoyed that they are leaving their niece's communion to go to a classmate's bday party, but I digress...

If you do end up having to pay full price for them, make sure to ask the restaurant to pack the 2 meals to go and take them home. If you're paying for it anyway, might as well get your money's worth!

Posted 3/22/23 9:36 AM

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Dont count them in and if they stay add them that day

Posted 3/22/23 3:59 PM

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