Daughter wants to educate Mom about current events
I would have let the nut filching go, but when it came to the nut butters, you could have said, "Ma'am, please. That's not sanitary."
Understand that this elderly person might have cognitive or other health problems affecting her behavior.
You should definitely have asked a clerk to assist after the fact.
Dear Amy: "Upset" objected to her Asian in-laws setting places at their holiday table for deceased relatives. Thank you so much for your educated and respectful advice! Families everywhere should embrace their cultural differences, so we can all learn from one another.
-- A Fan
Dear Fan: Thank you. I completely agree.
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