![]() ![]() I'm afraid I froze because I didn't know how to answer. Just then, the new woman came up and overheard my last sentence. I told my friend that my doctor was changing my medications. We were discussing a health concern I have. One Sunday, a friend (another choir member) and I were having a quiet, private conversation in a corner of the choir loft away from everyone else. I'm at a loss as to how to tell her that her questions are none of her business without being rude myself.įor example: She and I are in the choir together. View CommentsĭEAR MISS MANNERS: A woman who recently joined my church is quite intrusive, and tramples all over personal boundaries. And even if they do, presents are optional - although Miss Manners will concede that it is impolite to state that so explicitly. So the proper etiquette here is that, geez Louise, the guests do not need to agree to all of this. Surely this is worth a few dinners - as much or more so than an overpriced set of bath towels. Not to mention the sacrifice of personal vacation time. However, Miss Manners will have to insist that you not be the one who states it.īecause what you fail to appreciate in your somewhat oblivious rant is that by attending an out-of-country wedding, your guests have already coughed up at least a couple of grand - on airfare, hotel, additional meals and the oxymoronic "beach formalwear" that the invitation undoubtedly demanded. Geez Louise, they were treated to two nights of dinners and unlimited drinks! I know I shouldn't let it get to me, especially after all these years, but it may be helpful to other out-of-country wedding guests to know the proper etiquette when attending weddings. They said they didn't need to give presents because they had blessed the couple with their presence (my words). ![]() I was truly irked when I learned that the guests did not cough up some wedding presents when everyone arrived home. ![]()
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