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Question regarding hats: Would it be appropriate for ladies in an organization receiving a framed award to wear hats at a 6 PM formal meeting?
When staying in a hotel or motel, I understand that you leave a tip for those cleaning the room. What about when staying in a bed & breakfast? Do you tip the owners, who may come in and pick up the garbage and tidy up a bit?
Generally, the proprietor of a business is not tipped; it is assumed their compensation is included in their business profit, whereas a service employee is tipped.
I recently learned that my ex-husband’s wife expects to be called “Grandma” by my daughters new baby. She had a major part in mine and my ex’s divorce. She never “parented” my daughter as my daughter was in college when the divorce happened. I am shocked and hurt that she expects to be called “Grandma”. I think it’s confusing to the child and I feel she is trying to undermine my role in the family. Am I off-base here?
No, you are not off-base. The person to handle this is your daughter. She should be the one to speak with her father about what she will want her children to call him and his wife. I suggest you gently let your daughter know your feelings. I will add, that despite the adults’ attempts at directing this, often children come up with their own names for grandparents, and that may end up being your delightful saving grace.
Maybe you could make suggestions to your daughter for her to be called something else. Perhaps she could be called Nana, MeMaw or something of that nature. It might help to keep things on a pleasant level especially if your daughter and her dad are close.
Question regarding sending a Thank-you for a greeting card: Is it proper to send a thank-you when you receive a greeting card of any type? (Yes, we do send thank-you’s when there is a gift included in the card.) Is it proper etiquette to acknowledge receipt of said card in any form – telephone call, note, email?