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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 2008

Page

23

Freeloader conflict over family support and estrangement

A mother helped her son and his partner with housing meals and celebrations for years. The son and his wife later distanced themselves, excluding the mother and grandmother from holidays and christenings, prompting guidance on reconciliation approaches.

Question Etiquette Pitfalls And How To Handle Them

Tips from experts on awkward questions to avoid in conversations. Hairstylist Garlin Nicholas warns against probing jobs while proposing natural topic flow. The piece notes that asking about relationship status or political views can be awkward if tone and balance are off.

Garlin Nicholas Celadon Spa

Widowed etiquette on wearing wedding rings debated

In a Miss Manners column excerpt a widowed man asks about wearing a wedding ring after his wife’s sudden death. The advice: etiquette has no strict rule. it is a personal choice and observers will react, with some implying remarriage. The column also covers manners around weight loss and social eating, urging civility and clear requests.

Miss Manners

Mingling tips to overcome smartphone habit at gatherings

In a tech heavy world, Julia Feldmeier notes rising isolation and offers Mingling tips from Jeanne Martinet. Techniques include eating and greeting, not blocking food, the fade in, and flattering remarks while avoiding personal comments.

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