DEAR ABBY: I am one of a group of ladies who meet once a week for Bible study. We are all very congenial and I enjoy the meetings.
Now, my problem: Every week we take turns preparing a nice lunch, but one lady (I'll call her Sally) always brings her own lunch -- a large salad. She claims she is on a diet and the food prepared by the hostess would sabotage her diet.
I think this is extremely rude and an insult to the hostess. I voiced my opinion to a friend, and she said she saw no harm in Sally's behavior. I must add that Sally is far from discreet about eating her "lunch." I think it would be more polite to eat a small portion of the prepared meal provided by the hostess.
What do you think, Abby? We will abide by your opinion. -- STEAMED
DEAR STEAMED: Sorry, I vote for Sally's right to stick with her diet. (What's eating YOU?)