Plus: Somebody needs to stand up to my friend’s bullying husband.
: I own a shop where I sell fine paper goods. After countless coffee spills and food stains on merchandise, I posted a “NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED” sign next to the front door.Miss Manners: Shouldn’t our wedding guests have been more generous?
Miss Manners hopes that if ill-mannered and inconsiderate patrons walk out, you may take comfort in knowing that the loss of a potential sale is less costly than a batch of greasy, unusable stationery. Your better-behaved customers will appreciate it.: I’ve become closer to a friend in recent years. While I do not see her spouse often, when I do, he never seems to miss an occasion to say something demeaning about my friend.
I believe someone needs to stand up to this bully, but I suspect that’s probably not my role, and it could be insulting to my friend.: “Please be kind to my friend. I’m sure we all have our faults, but I adore her and won’t hear her being admonished. Now, Emmy, tell me again about your triumphs at work.”S: My siblings and I are in our 60s and 70s. I invited them all to a luxury cabin for a family reunion.
I feel this is quite rude, as the invitation was not extended to anyone other than my siblings and their spouses. She never asked me whether the children could attend prior to responding.Advice |Would I be a cad to ask her not to bring her children? She reads your column and would heed whatever advice you might give. If I am wrong to feel she is overstepping the invitation, please let me know that as well.
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