I don’t want to come across as uncaring to my family and friends in their hours of need. What response would you recommend?

I want to prepare food my in-laws will appreciate when we host, but I resent feeling limited by their palates when our repertoire is so much bigger. We will put out charcuterie that is barely touched.

Letter writer resents sharing meals with in-laws and their limited palates.

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In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling parents who eat out constantly.

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