Miss M. and I share a love of proper grammar and of etiquette. We get it from Mama. I'll be the first to admit that neither Mama nor I live up to our own standards. (But we at least have standards!) Miss. M. is doin' us proud.
Miss. M's comment got me thinking about guest behavior.
Again-- I am no model. The best I do is bring homemade pickles-- assuming my hosts enjoy pickles-- and later dash off a "Thank you" email.
I was too lazy to consult my many many
After we get past how to delicately ask if a formal dinner jacket will be needed for a weekend in the country, I liked this passage:
"... but like to let them entertain themselves in whatever manner that pleases them most." |
"One the other hand, someone is to be at the helm, to see that everyone is comfortable... ." |
I often forget that folks just want to sit around when they come out to The Farm.
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