tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728245629965158072.post8177842365816468802..comments2023-11-30T13:31:13.967-08:00Comments on life after ny: So What, Who Cares?: In-laws in the House, and Toddlers at the Thanksgiving Table Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728245629965158072.post-58079451292462496592013-11-30T10:31:00.722-08:002013-11-30T10:31:00.722-08:00Dear Erin:
What can we do about people who go out...Dear Erin:<br /><br />What can we do about people who go out in public who are sick and then spread their germs and make others sick? I am not really talking about people who might go grocery shopping and other necessary chores in life.. I am referring to showing up to a Thanksgiving dinner after their kids just got over a bad bad flu and now they themselves are coughing, sneezing and blowing their nose. They KNOW they are sick. They feel sick. Their kids were just sick for an entire week, but they selfishly show up to a Thanksgiving dinner and infect the host and her family. My friend, who was the host, is now sitting home this weekend with strep throat and missing many fun events because of this thoughtless person. I told her to write him a note letting him know how selfish and irresponsible he was.<br /><br />I see this all the time. I'll be at the movies and the person behind me is hacking away and sniffling. When I ask them if they are sick or is it allergies, if they admit to being sick, I move my seat. Sometimes even if they say it's allergies, I move my seat because I don't believe them. Okay, I understand if you are really sick, sometimes you need to get out of the house.. but then, you should just go for a walk. Or go to an early matinee and sit on the side, away from others. <br /><br />I also see this at synagogouge. People look forward to coming to a special event like a bat mitzvah or birthday of someone special.. but they are sick. They have their coat on, a pack of kleenex in one hand, they look pale and green.. yet.. there they are.. in a small room, coughing and sneezing because they are too darn selfish to realize that they get people infected.<br /><br />Okay. You get my point. What can be said to someone like this? Something that might even make them go home. Or at least think about their behavior next time.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Debra<br />Debranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728245629965158072.post-17594303019594082552013-11-27T02:11:57.657-08:002013-11-27T02:11:57.657-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Debranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728245629965158072.post-47383383532939746642013-11-26T11:51:40.628-08:002013-11-26T11:51:40.628-08:00such a great idea to do an advice column, and such...such a great idea to do an advice column, and such wonderful advice imparted in your maiden voyage! you're a smart lady with a great sense of exactly what to do in any situation and I can't wait to see where this goes... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042081924892750863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728245629965158072.post-40509966062061342442013-11-26T05:20:25.010-08:002013-11-26T05:20:25.010-08:00Wonderful advice for Godzilla's mom\dad.Wonderful advice for Godzilla's mom\dad. debra burkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728245629965158072.post-62806386552775441212013-11-25T20:33:21.196-08:002013-11-25T20:33:21.196-08:00oh boy, i am going to come up with some questions ...oh boy, i am going to come up with some questions for you. i constantly have etiquette dilemnas, usually i'm outraged at something someone has done and am not sure if i'm being reasonable, that i'd like some input on. i'm still thinking about that first letter, and realizing how conflict avoidant i am- there is no way i could ever be honest in that situation. i'd have to make my husband do all the talking- and i feel like most kids are more than willing, even as adults, to tell their parents when they're doing something wrong. maybe i'm wrong. anyways, i'm excited for this new feature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728245629965158072.post-3571319239696339052013-11-25T15:44:52.850-08:002013-11-25T15:44:52.850-08:00Yay! Thanks. I'll keep it coming then but I ...Yay! Thanks. I'll keep it coming then but I do need more letters. Need any advice on the coast?Erin Elizabeth Clunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714053109088641599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2728245629965158072.post-21152072839062618152013-11-25T13:01:03.612-08:002013-11-25T13:01:03.612-08:00I am SO enjoying the recent developments here! Ad...I am SO enjoying the recent developments here! Advice and Cocktails: What could be better? I guess having them at the same time, but I can wait a few weeks between. Nice one, Ernie!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489222082905318742noreply@blogger.com