Does anybody else think this was rude?

agreed, your neighbors behavior was tacky, tastless and thoughtless

if she saw it wouldn't fit your schedule, she should have either changed the time to seven or have offered a raincheck day when you could work your schedules a bit closer.

etiguette: if you see something that you aren't comfortable with, since you are the invited guest.... bow out, ask for another time. don't offer a bunch of excuses, you don't owe one.

Be Blessed!

I don't think she really wanted to have you over. Inviting you was just a gesture that she never expected you to accept. When you did, instead doing the gracious thing and preparing dinner at the time you would be able to come, she pulled the stunt you related. She owes you dinner and an apology.

I wouldn't get angry I would have replied.sorry I do not get home from work until....... SO I guess you will have to eat without me and I will see you around sometime. Enjoy your dinner! This way you are getting your point across and showing her that you really didn't care if you were invited or get invited again!!

When you invite someone to dinner, if the time does not work out, you compromise. You compromise by either changing the time or the date. What they told you was in very bad taste.

Yeah the chick is clueless. If she is aware of your schedule, she should arrange to have dinner at a convenient time for you. If she invited you for dinner, she should have fed you.

I would have sent my regrets and made other plans that included feeding myself.

So did you go over there at seven?

That was very rude! Maybe she had a good reason or maybe she realized she didn't have as much dinner as she thought she had? Who knows? But that was rude. I would give her another chance but if she continues I would end the friendship or association.

You're right, but it's not worth staying angry. Bring a dessert over and show them how classy you are.

Also, where did you get the word "gobsmacked?" I've never seen it before, but it's funny the way you used it. Thanks for the laugh.

yeah, i think that's rude but don't get angry... learn from them so when you invited someone for dinner do not do the same thing

Well at least now you know not to accept her invitation

again.Yes that was rude of her and you have every right to be angry.

I would get even,invite her for diner at your place in a week or two ,and to make it really good make sure your not home when she comes.....lol.Take care!

Yes, I too think it was rude.

We often have friends for dinner and we plan dinner to accommodate their schedule.

I also wouldn't accept another dinner invitation from this neighbour.