Dear Dr. Dick, I just returned from a trip from a friend’s in France. She’s great, a lovely woman indeed. But she’s nuts. This is the second time I visited her and her idea of making sure that her guest is ok is to point to the manger that her guest will be sharing with baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and not too few sheep. Okay, so it’s not that bad, but really, the level of hospitality this chick is offering is next to nil. Next time I visit I plan to stay in a hotel, in a bed, and not a manger, thank you. How do I break it to my friend, who immediately realize that I would rather pay $300-400 francs rather than spend a cold night on the floor with her (and she’s in a bed!) I don’t want to offend her, but I needs my sleep!
Signed Sleepy, but Not Dopey
Dear Sleepy, but Not Dopey:
Okay, I understand. I totally understand. Just get a hotel room the next time and if your friend asks you why, just lie and say you didn’t want to put her out. If she insists, tell her she’s a rotten host and that France stinks. That’ll learn her.