blake murphy wrote:
> On Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:16:44 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>
>> Thought this was amusing.
>> Lenona.
>>
>> http://www.mercurynews.com/entertain...nclick_check=1
>>
>> DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I recently went to a
>> play with some other couples from our church. Afterward, one couple
>> invited everyone over to their house. We were served some delicious
>> cake and iced tea, and had a nice time.
>> Later, someone from the church told me that this couple was vegan. I
>> didn't know what vegan was, and she explained that they don't eat any
>> animal products. So I guess the cake didn't have milk or eggs, but I
>> don't care. My husband, however, says they shouldn't force their
>> dietary preferences on other people. He says there might have been soy
>> milk in it, and he hates soy milk.
>>
>> I think he's making a big deal out of nothing. Do you think it was
>> rude of them to serve us vegan food when they know we're probably not
>> vegan?
>>
>> GENTLE READER: These people offered you some delicious cake that may
>> or may not have contained an ingredient to which your husband would
>> have objected if only he had detected it at the time? The nerve!
>>
>> The charge of force in connection with this gentle little visit would
>> amuse Miss Manners if it were not so outrageous. Was your husband
>> taken to this couple's house by force? Was he force-fed the cake?
>>
>> Apparently, the gentleman does not understand the concept of
>> hospitality. Miss Manners advises keeping out of social circulation
>> until he does.
>
> miss manners is my hero. funny lady.
>
> your pal,
> blake

http://www.amazon.com/Manners-Excruc.../dp/0393058743

is one of my favorite books, ever!
Judith Martin is awesome.
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