Unwanted Passenger

by Kelsey
(Gibsonburg, OH)

Dear Miss Manners

I am seeking your advice about a woman I barely know but has recently joined a moms group I am a member of. She does not drive but frequently shows up to many of the gatherings we have, which is fine. However, she is always assuming someone at the gatherings will give her a ride home or drop her off elsewhere or in one case drive her to the bank, wait for her and then drive her home. I have given her a few rides out of kindness but its kind of awkard since I barely know her and she also has a very heavy accent so she can be difficult to understand. Now she has joined the book club (which is an extension of our moms group) and she put me on the spot the other night and said "you'll give me a ride, right?" What could I say? I don't like she is constantly depending on others to transport her in a presumptious manner. Is there is anything that can be done to make her understand she cannot expect a ride from our member everytime she shows up for something without being mean or hurting feelings? Its making people feel awkward around her.

Sincerely,
Awkward Mommy