![]() The other day, a friend I met for coffee swooped in for hugs upon greeting and again when saying goodbye. I have never enjoyed being subjected to the multitude of hugs that my family, friends, co-workers and sometimes even acquaintances feel are appropriate. If the event is not a reward to the donors for their donations, what purpose does it serve - other than to spend some of the money that could have been directed to the organization’s cause?Įither way, you are free to donate, or not, where you choose.ĭEAR MISS MANNERS: I am not a hugger. GENTLE READER: Although your friends are not alone in their opinion, Miss Manners hopes fundraisers will not rely on such illogical passivity. ![]() My friends disagree and feel that a terrible meal is what should be expected at a fundraiser. GENTLE READER: Yes, manners apply to all generations, but if what you heard was your daughter calling you old, you are as young as you feel - which, coming from Miss Manners, is not a compliment. ![]() I agree that some things have been changed, but this? Am I really just an old relic of the past? That was the only way I knew to get across that bad manners and rudeness are wrong regardless of generation. I was furious when I heard this, and I asked my daughter how she would respond if her children behaved this way in front of a host. My daughter told him that because my husband and I are older parents, from a different generation, we have different rules and expectations for dinner manners. I was shocked and let my daughter know that he is incredibly rude. Miss Manners: Can we tell the in-laws what wedding gift would be appropriate?Īs an example, when he has eaten at our house, he has said that what I serve “isn’t enough” and that I need to provide more (two hamburgers instead of one, for example, or bigger steaks than the ones we eat).
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