Husband and dad ponders leaving his marriage
Dear Flabbergasted: Many people experience allergy attacks or other sinus problems during a flight. Dismissively addressing a stranger as "Honey," is not cool (although it's totally cool to do it in your head). Good for you that you restrained yourself.
One polite response would have been for you to say, "Can I help you to get a tissue?" This could prompt her to take care of it.
Then it's time to reach for those handy earbuds.
Dear Amy: "Reluctant Wedding Guest" was upset to be invited to an out-of-town wedding, but not invited to ancillary events (outside of the wedding).
I don't get it. People hosting a wedding are not obligated to provide additional entertainment for their guests. The rehearsal dinner, for instance, is for the wedding party -- not all of the guests.
-- Upset
Dear Upset: As weddings become ever-more elaborate, guests' expectations seem to have expanded, too. Mature and polite guests find ways to entertain themselves, without burdening the wedding hosts.
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