Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
: I am 25 and am lucky to be studying overseas in France. It is a financial struggle, but worth the effort, I think.
She asked, “What’s for breakfast?” and I told her there was muesli and other cereal in the pantry, a baguette from the night before, and an egg if she wished one. I also mentioned that I had instant coffee, unless she’d like to go to the corner cafe. I did not have my special breakfast again while she was there, and she returned to the U.S. a few days later. I have not heard from her since she left. Was I as poor a host as she says? Do I owe her an apology?Will you think Miss Manners une vache if she tells you “Yes” and “Oui”?
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