Any suggestions on how to be humbly classy -- or classily humble? Or how to elegantly deflect unnecessary praise?
True, this is a wildly optimistic statement. Miss Manners has been inundated with stories from people who are victims of fights in lines, and from tirades by those who believe attacks are justified for such minor infractions as standing too close or leaving the line momentarily.
But Miss Manners is increasingly alarmed that people are so antagonistic. So she is grateful not only to you, but to the others in that line.DEAR MISS MANNERS: When serving cake to guests, my wife insists on giving each person two slices, “because serving one slice is stingy.” I contend that with many people looking to control their weight, one slice should be served initially, with the option of offering a second slice later.
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