Canceled and late plans: who is right?
"Maybe." Thirty minutes late. Plans changed last minute. The court rules on who ruined the plan.
Plans are promises with a time attached. The court looks at timing and notice: when someone canceled, how late they were, and whether they told anyone.
- Guilty
Is it rude to never offer to drive when you have a car?
Yes, if you own a car and the group shares the driving. Riding along every time without offering turns a friend into a taxi.
Read the ruling - Not guilty
Is it rude to leave a party without saying goodbye?
At a large party, slipping out without saying goodbye is acceptable, and often kinder. At a dinner for six, it is not.
Read the ruling - Both at fault
Is it rude to invite someone last minute?
A last-minute invite is fine for casual plans and can be a compliment. It is rude when the plan was made days ago and the invite only fills an empty seat.
Read the ruling - Guilty
Is it rude to show up early to a party?
Yes, more than ten minutes early is too early for a party at someone's home. The last hour before guests arrive belongs to the host.
Read the ruling - Guilty
Is it rude not to RSVP?
If the host asks for an RSVP, silence is rude. Showing up unannounced with extra guests turns rude into guilty.
Read the ruling - Guilty
How late is too late to show up to plans with friends?
Fifteen minutes is the courtesy window. Past that you text, and past thirty you owe an apology, text or not.
Read the ruling - Guilty
Is it rude to change the plan at the last minute?
Yes, once people are on their way. Changes are fine the day before; on the day, everyone has already planned around the original.
Read the ruling - Guilty
Is it rude to say maybe to an invitation and never answer?
Maybe is fine for a few days. Past the host's deadline, maybe counts as no and an apology is due.
Read the ruling - Guilty
Is it wrong to make other plans after you said you were busy?
If you were genuinely busy and something changed, no. If busy was a polite no, the court expects you not to post about it.
Read the ruling - Both at fault
Is it fair if one friend always has to plan the trip?
No, planning is real work and it should rotate. The court also looks at whether the planner lets anyone else help.
Read the ruling
Other kinds of disputes
Think you're right? Take them to court 📅
Tell the court what happened. Your first two cases are free, and the other side can defend themselves.