Dear Annie: How do I tactfully correct my friend’s atrocious table manners while dining out?

Dear Embarrassed: You’re right that table manners matter, but so does tact. Since you’ve already tried mentioning it without ...
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Dear Annie: I want to help my friend improve her table etiquette

Dear Embarrassed: You’re right that table manners matter, but so does tact. Since you’ve already tried mentioning it without ...

Dear Annie: My friend is wonderful but her table manners embarrass me

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Dear Annie: I have a good friend with bad table manners

DEAR EMBARRASSED: You’re right that table manners matter, but so does tact. Since you’ve already tried mentioning it without success, focus on scaling back your get-togethers, keeping them casual. If ...