This article features two etiquette dilemmas addressed by Miss Manners. The first involves a reader who wants to tell close friends about her pregnancy before a public announcement, but struggles to find the right opportunity. The second deals with a reader who prefers cleaning up after dinner parties while guests are still present, leading to criticism from some friends.
In today's column, Miss Manners advises a reader who isn't sure of the best way to tell her close friends she's pregnant.
I am hesitant to just share the news with no lead-in, since one friend was somewhat taken aback when I completely sprung it on her. My husband thinks I should just text people with “I’m pregnant!” and call it a day, or wait until the public announcement -- and then if these friends are offended that I didn’t tell them directly, at least I tried.
To that end, I often will do dishes and clean up while my guests are still present, but after the meal is over. I’d much rather have all the dishes done that night than leave them until the next morning.
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