Annie's Mailbox®, April 30
by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Dear Annie: My sister, "Ruth," is 10 years younger than me. She thinks I am the spoiled one and I am convinced she is.
Ruth lives in another state and has not visited my home in years. She telephoned about coming for Christmas, and my husband and I were thrilled and excited. However, he advised that she be told (in a nice way) about our various allergies, and that we tell her over the phone rather than when she arrived at our front door. I led into this by saying I didn't wan ...
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Posted by: Fred
Comment: #1
Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:07 AM
Dear Annie
I read the article about the young lady that had breast augmentation, and that is afraid to tell dad. Well, I don't really agree with your answer. As a father of three girls ( now in their 40s) I feel that this young lady is old enough to do what she wants. Dad has not paid for this operation and it was her decision. She really doesn't have to tell him anything. If the man (dad) loves his daughter it should not bother him. It's her body, not his. If he does not want to help on the wedding because of this, so be it. I handled my wedding alone and all is well. Bottom line, dad if you love your daughter,let nothing get in the way.
Fred with 3 fine girls
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Posted by: Emily
Comment: #2
Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:14 AM
I am a person with allergies, so I think it is pertinent that you inform overnight guests that they cannot bring their pet with them and that they will have to step outside to smoke. It's not insensitive - it's respectful to let the person know ahead-of-time. As for the visiting sister: If I were to go visit someone I hadn't seen in 10 years, I would be very grateful for my family member or friend to house me during my stay and would be willing to go along with whatever is normal for my hosts household. As for the issue of language, I would only say something if words were said that offended me. You can't assume you know that someone has a habit if you communicate primarily through another person.
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