DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am lucky in that multiple friends of mine offered to host a baby shower for my upcoming arrival.

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I demurred with all of them, and most of them dropped the subject.

Two friends insisted that they wanted to celebrate, and asked me if I would oblige, and I agreed. I provided a list of invitees and offered to drop some if it was too many, named my other friends who had offered to host as potential co-hosts if they so desired, and gave them my registry info.

I did not provide any guidance for the event itself, as I am not the host. They suggested a nice restaurant, which I said was fine.

I received an invitation at the same time as all other guests. The invitation specifies that each guest must pay for their own food and drink.

I am mortified at the p

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