Miss Manners: If I Back Out of a Vacation for a Better Offer, Do I Still Owe My Share of Hotel Fee?

Miss Manners: My friend is furious after I bailed on our non-refundable trip

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a social dilemma where a person backed out of birthday plans for a better offer, leaving their friend with a financial burden.

Miss Manners: Bailing on non-refundable reservation? Don’t worry, you won’t be invited back

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Earlier this year, I made arrangements with a couple of acquaintances to spend the night in a hotel to celebrate one of their birthdays and to sightsee.

Miss Manners: If I back out of a vacation for a better offer, do I still owe my share of hotel fee?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Earlier this year, I made arrangements with a couple of acquaintances to spend the night in a hotel to celebrate one of their birthdays and to sightsee.

Miss Manners: I backed out of their birthday trip. Do I still have to pay?

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