I am beginning to resent that she came back into our lives after her absence, expecting us to approve of her presentation and conduct.
Today Miss Manners offers advice to a reader worried that her hippie niece will embarrass the family at an upcoming wedding.I have a niece, Maya, who has been estranged from the family since her teens. After five years, she’s now returned, wanting to be near family. We are trying to get to know her again, as she is not the same child we knew -- pretty much a stranger.
Our whole family is anxious about this. We are a professional family, and our lifestyle reflects that. Many business associates will be in attendance. Never mind. Miss Manners will try to calm you down by pointing out the unlikelihood of the scene you envision.
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