Please do not use a napkin. ...
GENTLE READER: Do you have a handkerchief?
Please do not use a napkin. Miss Manners is afraid that if you cannot deal discreetly with your nose, you will have to excuse yourself to do so.DEAR MISS MANNERS: Eight months ago, my husband and I were introduced to a very lovely couple at a fundraiser. They are probably 20 years older than we are, extremely wealthy, interesting, generous and engaged with their community.
We never called. Not because we weren’t interested, but honestly, it just felt so awkward to call their house . GENTLE READER: Normally, Miss Manners tries to take the point of view of her readers, whether they are attempting to solve a problem or are instead creating one. And she will get to yours.
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