Since no one wants to make an offer only to be rejected, why don’t you let them know that an offer might readily be accepted? When shmoozing with someone you’re friendly with, why don’t you say “I’m having such a hectic week, I didn’t get a chance to arrange my Shabbos meals yet” or something like that. Like that they don’t randomly stick in an invitation in middle of nowhere and feel silly if it’s rejected. Like ChanieE said, you can’t expect people to read your mind.
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