Dear Fed Up,
It isn't fashionable to be 2-3 hours late for dinner. It is rude, selfish and inconsiderate.
If this happened at Webby's home she would have waited 10 to 15 minutes and tried to call her to make sure nothing happened. Webby would have gone on with the meal and when she did show up she would have offered to heat a plate in the microwave. Webby would tell her she was sorry she didn't understand the time.
Webby is always on time for a dinner or lunch appointment. She is sometimes late for an all afternoon picnic or a lengthy get together.
If the occasion is a surprise then you have to be on time. Similarly, if you are bringing food.
Webby tries to never be more than 15 or 20 minutes late but feels for a casual event it gives the hostess a little elbow room in case she is running late.
Webby thinks it is essential to be on time for appointments like lunch. Should something happen and she is going to be late she calls and gives the other party the choice of changing the date.
When at a restaurant, if the person she is meeting is 10 to 15 minutes late she calls to make sure there was not a mix-up on the time or place. If the person is more than 5 minutes from the restaurant, Webby cancels the lunch date.
Everyone is busy and if this was not a good time she should have been told. It may sound strict but it is the considerate thing to do.
Shame on your sister-in-law. She will continue to behave this way as long as it is tolerated. Her time is not any more valuable than yours.
Webby
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