by Elise McVeigh | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, My husband and I have always stressed good manners in our household, especially at mealtime. My daughter knows how to act at the table, but continues to refuse to use her table manners. I feel like I am such a nag all during dinner, and it is...
by Elise McVeigh | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, My daughter has been invited to go on a trip with a friend’s family. How much money should we send with her? Do I give the mom money for her meals, or at least offer? L.E. Dear L.E., There is nothing wrong with asking the parents outright how much...
by Elise McVeigh | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, My sister-in-law does not seem to know boundaries when it comes to dropping by not invited. For example, if she drives by and sees that we are entertaining, she will randomly show up, and sometimes with some of her friends. We live in the same...
by Elise McVeigh | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh, I was at an acquaintance’s house the other day to discuss a project for our school. Her college-aged son was there and was very polite and said hello. He then went to the refrigerator, plopped down where we were, and started to eat. I was a little...
by Elise McVeigh | Dec 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Mrs. McVeigh,I am going to a friend’s house for Christmas. Her whole family is there, and I am not sure what to do about gifts. Her family is like my second family, so I know most of them. I do not want to be unprepared if someone gives me a gift, but she has a...
