Daily Skimm Weekend

Which etiquette question should an expert answer next week?

03-15-2025 Weekend Skimm Poll (

I recently made a few new friends, and a couple of times, they’ve mentioned things from their group chat. Is there a polite way to ask to be added, or is that just awkward?

We’re always happy to leave money for our babysitter to order dinner, but she recently asked us for gas money as well. Am I wrong for thinking she’s asking for too much? 

My friend knows how much I love coffee and always offers to make me some when we hang out — except it tastes terrible. How do I tell her I’d prefer to make it myself, without offending her?  