AboutAmanda Gamble Expertise I will answer any etiquette question you`d care to ask!
I will be happy to give friendly non-judgmental advice on any situation.
If your question is rude,incoherent or demands I confirm your "victim" story,
I reserve the right to refuse to answer. Life is too short.
Certain cultures and customs are not part of my personal
experience,but I will research to get the needed answer.
Time specific questions may or may not get answered by your deadline.
Experience I have been writing a daily etiquette advice column for 8 years.
I have taught as well as given lectures on the subject.
Question Is it appropriate to invite both people of a recent divorce to a 50th birthday party if the person turning 50 is a childhood friend of one of the divorcees?
Answer Dear Gretchen,
This is a question where there are variables that influence the
answer. It is not inappropriate to invite both people,however,if this is going to cause one or both of them some mental distress,err on the side of caution. By this I mean,'choose' the childhood friend over the spouse they are divorcing for the party invitation. If you wish to keep up your friendship with the 'other half' why not invite him or her to another function or to dinner. Now,if this is a divorce that is long over due and there is no animosity,invite them both,but give fair warning first.
Best regards,
Amanda Gamble
