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Dear Ann Landers,
read the letter from Joe, a nondrinker who got fed up with people who tried to force liquor on him at cocktail parties. His solution, pouring the drink into the nag-ger's pocket, was a gutsy one, but he was justified. People must protect themselves against boors as best they can. Now, what can dieters do when the hostess keeps pushing food on them? One friend said to me last night, "Oh, I fixed the spaghetti and garlic bread just for you." (That's three pounds right there.) Another friend always pleads, "Just taste it." Then she shoves a com fritter under my nose. Of course, my resistance breaks down and I eat all the things I shouldn't. Is there a solution?-Bigger Than Both Of Us
Dear Bigger,
Yes. Eat at home and tell your friends, "Doctor's orders." People who accept dinner invitations are expected to eat what is served, unless they have forewarned the hostess.
