Letter writer wonders how to bounce back after laughing at an awkward moment or saying the wrong thing.
What is the best way to extricate oneself from the faux pas of an uncontrollable laugh, snort or giggle? My friends and I shared our examples of this experience — and we all had them.Mine happened when I was in the choir of our very small church. The choir was in the chancel right next to the Communion rail, and a lady knelt for Communion, then couldn’t get back up. She had to crawl a few steps with her rear end to the congregants before anyone realized and helped her get up.
One of my friends, as a 12-year-old at an Irish wake for his grandfather, loudly remarked that a wake was so much fun, they should do it more often. Another friend once asked someone at a party when the “big event” was taking place, not realizing she had just gained a lot of unwanted weight.right now. That last example is not funny, and nothing about that scenario is “uncontrollable.
As for the child at the wake, it is too bad that 12 is past the age when he could have been forgiven for not understanding the situation. Miss Manners hopes that he immediately blurted out, “I mean getting the family together — obviously not on such a sad occasion.”My husband’s father has poor table manners, or at least I think he does! He is 95, and the family doesn’t think there is anything wrong.
When we go out to a restaurant, he blows his nose after he eats — right at the table. This really disgusts me. I’m usually still eating, and it grosses me out. Of course, I never finish my meal after that.When he does this, I look around and notice that other people are staring at us. I was always taught to leave the table and go into the bathroom if you have to blow your nose. I really hate going out to eat with them.
So if she is making arrangements to entertain her guests, not to glorify herself; assuming all the expenses; and not letting on that she expects presents, it is not improper.Carolyn Hax: Hubby’s uncomfortable with son’s girlfriend of a different raceMiss Manners: Getting your wedding gift back — sort of
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Miss Manners: I like her a lot, but her wedding shower has me baffledShould I give her cash or nothing? She’s a lot more well-off than I am.
Read more »
Miss Manners: What does a ‘gift-free shower’ even mean?Does a “gift-free” wedding shower really mean no gifts?
Read more »
Miss Manners: What ‘s a ‘gift-free shower’?Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Read more »
Miss Manners: What’s a ‘gift-free shower’?Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Read more »
Southern Miss vs Southern Alabama Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Jaguars Attack Southern Miss Run DefenseCollege football odds, picks and prediction for Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Southern Alabama Jaguars. Week 8 betting free pick and game analysis.
Read more »