Plus: What should I have done after my dinner guest grabbed the olives?
I have a nephew who is getting married this coming June. His fiancee is a gem of a girl, but my nephew and I have almost no relationship.
My feeling is that I should just keep to myself and send them a nice gift. But at the same time, I don’t want to hurt my nephew’s bride. What say you?Unpleasant family duties are not a new invention, although Miss Manners recognizes that the level of unpleasantness is on the rise. If you do not attend, nothing bars you from writing a charming letter to the bride, welcoming her to the family and expressing your disappointment that you were not — without giving specifics — able to attend.At a dinner party, I was stunned to see one of my guests grab a handful of marinated olives and sun-dried tomatoes from a serving bowl without using the spoon provided. She then passed the bowl to the guest seated to her left.
Do you have a public health duty to clear the table and send everyone home? Perhaps — if you know something they do not, such as the COVID-positive status of your grabby guest.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Miss Manners: The bride says no way should I be the best manI like my daughter’s fiance, but I find his request odd — and so does she.
Read more »
Miss Manners: Am I supposed to forgive a bully because of a cheap box of cookies?My family is pushing me to move on after this unpleasant encounter.
Read more »
Miss Manners: How does one deal with a person who counters any challenges with ‘you’re crazy’?Instead of discussing ideas in a civil tone, my husband tries to dismiss any attempts at debate by shutting me down with a label both inaccurate and cruel.
Read more »
Miss Manners: It’s reasonable for vegan daughter-in-law to expect items she can eat at family functionsShe expects that when she’s invited over to a family function, we should be sure to serve vegan items, versus her bringing her own specialty meal.
Read more »
Bob Newhart Mourns Death of His Wife Ginnie: 'Miss Her Terribly'Ginnie Newhart, who died at age 82, inspired the famous ending to her husband's 'Newhart' series.
Read more »
Get a $100 lululemon gift card when you buy a Studio MirrorDon’t miss out!
Read more »