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In reply to the discussion: Wedding etiquette poll [View all]pipi_k
(21,020 posts)35. That wasn't my point
My point is, you're sitting there enjoying a nice dinner and all of a sudden a cloud of babyshit stink from someone's kid overpowers the aroma of Stuffed Chicken Breast.
It's not your kid, so you don't change the diaper.
So what do you do? Wait till the parents notice it, or point out that you're about to vomit onto your plate because their kid has spewed mustard gas from his ass?
Some people can't even stand the smell of perfumes or colognes. I would imagine that the smell of shit in close proximity to their dinner is not their idea of a fun time.
I really don't understand people who think they can use their kids to be inconsiderate toward others.
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I think you did/wrote the correct thing. Some people are not bothered by a screaming, poopy baby...
BlueJazz
Jul 2012
#11
It's as much about the presence of the baby (quiet or not) becoming the focus of the dinner table
mnhtnbb
Jul 2012
#15
She's not joining the family--she IS my brother's only daughter and has 4 brothers.
mnhtnbb
Jul 2012
#49
If ya have a kid, stay the heck home and take care of it. BOTH do not HAVE to attend.
benld74
Jul 2012
#23