'good Eaters' Turn Picky At Nana's House
GENTLE READER: The requirement to return wedding presents is generally reserved for canceled weddings, not divorces, even though this timeline feels similar.
But those who willingly went to the destination wedding knew what they were getting themselves into -- and presumably still enjoyed a vacation, even if it was somewhat forced upon them.
As for apologies, there is no need. Surely your brother and the other guests must realize that no one is suffering the irony and cost more than the couple -- except perhaps you.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Without sounding harsh or dictatorial, how do I gently tell a friend of mine to stop using "reply all"? If I email, say, six people, my friend's "reply all" message is either inconsequential or of zero interest to the others receiving my original message.
GENTLE READER: "I'm not sure that you were aware, but you replied all. Just didn't want you to accidentally tell everyone any secrets that were only meant for me."
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