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You are no longer invited to dinner

The share of Americans hosting friends or family at least monthly fell from 42% in 1975 to 12% in 2026, driven by dual-earner schedules, intensive parenting, and digital home entertainment.

💬 Several users point out that the historical survey data only tracked married households until 1985, skewing the long-term comparison.
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www.derekthompson.org You Are No Longer Invited to Dinner We’re witnessing the death of hosting in America. The share of adults who say they regularly have friends over has declined 70 percent since 1975
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