Distracted Dining: When hosts keep the TV on

by EPI Staff on January 19, 2010

Q: Whenever a certain family invites us over for dinner, they leave the TV on the whole time, which I think is rude.  Is it OK to object?

A: When you’re a guest in a person’s home, generally you’re expected to go with the flow.  While you find this behavior impolite (and I would, too), it’s clearly a regular habit for your hosts.  If you’re good friends, try, “Amy, would you mind if I turned off the TV?  I want to hear about your trip without being distracted.”  If not, grin and bear it, and next time, have them over.

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Corenia Branham January 19, 2010 at 7:17 am

Is it proper to continue to wear your wedding ring after your spouse has passed away?

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Graceandhonor January 19, 2010 at 7:39 am

Absolutely. Surviving spouses may wear their wedding rings for as long as they wish. It is up to them to decide when they want to remove them, if they decide to begin dating again.

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