Plus: I’m 77 years old, and I don’t want any gadgets.
When Mom dies, would it be OK for me not to go to the funeral? We have no other family, and I have no desire to see my sister.: Funerals may seem to be “for” the deceased, but they are really to comfort the living.
When your mother passes, do what feels right to you. Your mother’s lawyer said he understands. That should be enough dispensation.: I’m a 77-year-old woman with a 27-year-old granddaughter who loves electronic gadgets and toys. Perhaps if you print this, she might realize how difficult it sometimes is for us older folks to use these gadgets. How can I get my point across without hurting her feelings?: Tell your granddaughter you love her and appreciate her generosity, but electronic gadgets are not enjoyable for you, and you wish she would stop giving them to you.
Beyond being inappropriate, isn’t it just plain rude? Should I say something? Never invite them for a meal again? Or just let it go?: The next time a guest reflexively gestures toward the salt shaker without having taken a bite of your food, you would be within your rights to askIf you are truly offended by this, no rule of etiquette decrees that you must invite the person again.
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