In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin shares the best practice when a loved one finds their Christmas presents.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was wondering if you can suggest the proper way to deal with “present snoopers.” I caught my wife red-handed holding a Christmas gift I had purchased for her. I had specifically told her where it was hidden so she would not happen by it accidentally, but apparently I misplaced my trust in her. I did not think I was out of line when I told her I’d be returning the gift, but she became enraged. She got very personal and vulgar, to say the least.
GENTLE READER: Whew. Miss Manners is relieved not to be asked what to do about that vulgarity. As you are apparently not considering returning your wife to wherever you found her, she will focus only on what to do with the gift. A milder, and perhaps more acceptable, solution would be to allow her to keep the present once she has found it, and therefore have nothing to open on Christmas.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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