Dear Miss etiquette: i had been a dog walker, And i really like dogs. if we are out for a hike and I see someone approaching with a dog, I have the urge to say hi to the pet.
Is this rude or obnoxious? I guess the normal thing is to handle the person and say "adorable dog" that is really not what I feel like doing. faster results. saying hi to both the person and the dog?I guess I should say hi to the addict first, But the dog will be in front. in contrast, Is it weird if I tell my best mate, "thats a cute dog, Within hearing of the particular owner? I'm just kind of shy and should not interrupt people when they're exercising.
"lovely dog, Said or shouted to the dog owner in passing is perfectly fine, As long as you don't have an expectation that the interaction go further.
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Miss Manners supposes that Americans will take issue with thinking about a dog's morality, But it is meant to protect the mark petter from a precarious temperament. And not inevitably that of the dog.
Dear Miss good manners: When ordering a wedding present from an online registry for the daughter of an associate, I specified that the gift be delivered to the bride's home, Where she lives with your girlfriend parents. The couple did not provide their email for what was offered as a "Gift bill" Which apparently allows recipients to return or exchange presents without the prices being revealed so I used <a href=
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What should i do? The mother will be embarrassed if she realizes I did not send her an expensive gift out of the blue. But the only options I can think of are faking never to have seen the texted thank you, Letting the family get it sorted out when the gift arrives addressed to the couple, Or buying another of the same item and shipping it to the mother! This was a very high mistake.
I suppose the latter is the foremost option, And is highly recommended the unfortunate price to be paid for cooperating with the lunacy of a wedding registry in the first place, But if they Miss Manners say?
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you could possibly may reply instead, "I hope that you will all enjoy the 'His and Hers' cashmere bathrobes while Tabatha is still staying there, But all of this set was intended for her and Marshall. I would be glad to procure some for you and Howard, yet, an additional occasion,
It is unlikely that she will agree to this, nevertheless, if she does, At least you will be able to check those two off your list with something that you know will please them.
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