The article addresses two scenarios involving social etiquette and personal challenges following death. The first scenario deals with a grieving individual who loved someone in a secret, controversial relationship. They wrestle with questions from the deceased's family, which creates a moral dilemma about their past love. The second scenario focuses on a church ministry leader who feels awkward when conversations are interrupted, struggling with how to maintain respect for those they are talking with. Miss Manners offers insights about navigating these social intricacies respectfully.
"Miss Manners would only expect you to welcome overtures from well-meaning family members for whom any thoughts of scandal or sin were buried with the deceased."
"I find myself often in an embarrassing situation that I don't know how to handle: Suppose I've been chatting with someone...Then I feel someone, Person B, touch my shoulder or arm to get my attention."
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