Advice: This letter-writer didn’t expect to be grilled about their political opinions during a first date.
I told him I had come for what I hoped would be a promising date, not a political discussion or test. When I refused to participate, he declared the date to be over and left. Was there a better way to handle this?which was to rid you of an unpleasant interrogator who hadn’t decided whether you were worth getting to know. Our son is getting married soon, and there won’t be a rehearsal dinner for my spouse and me to host.
My spouse says no to hosting something, but I’m concerned that some might expect at least a dinner. Frankly, we can afford it. Any advice to avoid misunderstandings?misunderstanding if you ignore your relatives who have flown in for your son’s wedding. It will be clear that you do not value the opportunity to spend time with them.
That is not to say that you must plan all sorts of auxiliary events to occupy them. Miss Manners disagrees with the notion that a proper wedding includes a prewedding softball game and a post-wedding sightseeing tour. But as you can afford to have a meal with them, that would be a gracious thing to do.On his birthday, a colleague posted, “Happy birthday to me,” on social media, along with multiple pictures of himself.
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