For someone who took a donut out of a case and put it in a bag to receive a tip seems excessive.
And I say this as someone who has worked in retail -- at a fast-food place, a home decor shop, and most recently an art gallery -- never expecting a tip for basically ringing up a sale.
GENTLE READER: That even though Miss Manners may occasionally be intimidated by all the new electronic devices in her life, she does not accept etiquette advice from them.DEAR MISS MANNERS: Over a decade ago, I was in a relationship with a woman who made the following mealtime complaint: Immediately after having a bite of whatever dish I was enjoying , I would take a sip of whatever beverage I was using to “wash down” my food.
Isn’t “sliming of the glass” a common phenomenon, and does it truly constitute a breach of etiquette? I found the entire subject amusing during my relationship with this person, but now, long after she and I have parted, it is starting to bother me that perhaps I have been committing, lifelong, some horrible etiquette faux pas.
Sometimes it restrains us from doing things; other times it requires us not to notice. In this case, Miss Manners allows you to slime away so long as you refrain from sharing glasses.DEAR MISS MANNERS: When being welcomed into the home of friends , I am often asked the question, “Would you like something to drink?” They provide no further information about what they have available.
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