Dear Abby: Lighthearted shenanigans turned into disrespectful destruction at my event

Oct 29, 2024

DEAR ABBY: I chaired an event with a local service organization. Many hours were exhausted with planning and decorating. During the program, a few members playfully started throwing some items from the centerpieces at the guest speakers. By the end of the program, most of the room’s centerpieces were dismantled and on the floor.