The article discusses various social etiquette dilemmas addressed by Miss Manners. First, a husband reflects on his wife's unconventional meat-cutting method that makes him cringe after nearly 50 years of marriage, contemplating whether to address it. Next, a woman hesitates to make breakfast when maintenance workers are present, leading to tension with her husband about hospitality. Lastly, a retired volunteer expresses disappointment over the lack of support shown by their nonprofit organization after suffering a stroke, contrasting the kindness received from seniors. Miss Manners provides insightful guidance on navigating these social situations with elegance and understanding.
"After 50 years, you might let things be. Miss Manners can understand your having waited to be certain your new bride was not going to act on that violent impulse, but by now, she has had ample opportunity."
"Not deprived her husband of breakfast on the grounds that others did not have the sense to have their own meals before they left for work."
"I suffered a stroke recently and was hospitalized for a couple of weeks. A few of the seniors who have my phone number called, but no one I work for expressed a thought or hint of caring."
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