"So while Miss Manners understands your annoyance, she suggests an alternative to silence that is still not snippy: Oh, I am so disappointed. I was looking forward to seeing you, and had it in my calendar. But yes, let's please get together once you are back. The advantage is that it will make her feel just a little bit bad and therefore less likely to forget about you again come fall."
"Dissect them. Miss Manners does not usually condone deconstructing food in public, but these are desperate times. Use your chopsticks to pull out the insides and eat them separately. Then either squish the remaining rice and seaweed together and eat it in two bites or use the side of the chopstick to cut it in half. Perhaps the sight of their beautiful creations being desecrated will inspire the chefs to make more manageable bites. Or at least have them wonder why everyone is suddenly orderi"
Allow friends occasional scheduling mishaps without immediate judgment, but one missed plan every time warrants reassessment of the relationship. A polite, disappointed reply that notes the cancellation and requests a future meetup conveys feelings without snippiness and may reduce repeat forgetfulness. Expressing that the appointment was on your calendar signals that the cancellation felt inconsiderate while still keeping the door open. For oversized sushi rolls, remove the filling with chopsticks and eat it separately. Compress the remaining rice and seaweed to consume in two bites or use chopsticks to cut the roll in half for easier eating.
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