Plus: This man was nice to me. Would it be inappropriate to make a charitable donation in his name?
This is not to say that Miss Manners absolves working parents of making their best efforts to keep children out of meetings — only that some understanding is required for occasional lapses.Is it rude that I broke up with my boyfriend because I didn’t like how he left his apartment a wreck? Germophobe here.Rudeness is about how you behave, not how you think. So as long as you did not call him a slob on the way out the door, your conscience can be clear.
After several interactions in which I received advice and consulting, I mentioned that I had not yet received an invoice for the work done to date. He said I would not be receiving an invoice and that instead, I might make a donation to a cause of my choosing. I’m fine with making a donation, and plan to do so. However, I’d prefer to make one to a cause of their liking, not mine. Via social and professional media, I found out what university this person attended, as well as the names of some professional organizations they belong to and some causes they are interested in.
Would it be appropriate for my contribution to go to one of those, or should it really be something of my choosing? Regardless of where my donation goes, would it be appropriate to make it in this person’s name? Finally, should I let them know of my selection and the amount of the donation?Your professional benefactor meant to be generous and gracious, so it saddens Miss Manners that his poorly thought-out assignment has become a burden.
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