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In reply to the discussion: Wedding etiquette poll [View all]BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)11. I think you did/wrote the correct thing. Some people are not bothered by a screaming, poopy baby...
...but at a formal sit-down ??
No, No, No
I believe it shows an extreme lack of consideration on the mother of the child.
She sounds like the type that brings their child to a movie....and then can't understand why people around her are pissed.
Ask if you can bring your dog. (They're usually not as noisy)
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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