Etiquette Dilemma: Is it appropriate to greet my new celebrity neighbor?

Dear Miss Manners: A professional baseball player recently moved into my neighborhood, and my friends have spotted him at local establishments like the grocery store and restaurants.

I wouldn’t want to interrupt his meal, but if we happen to be browsing the produce section together, would it be impolite to say hello? I have no intention of asking for an autograph or a photo, but would it be more polite to simply ignore his presence?

Simply saying “hi” may create confusion for the player, as he might think he knows you. Anything more may distract him from his shopping.

When it comes to encountering celebrities, Miss Manners suggests a quiet and unobtrusive way to express admiration, such as saying “I’m a big fan,” before moving on. This will flatter the player and allow him to focus on his vegetable selection without interruption.

Dear Miss Manners: I have a relative who wears eyeglasses for certain tasks. When not in use, they often leave their glasses lying around my house.

While this is generally fine, I find it unacceptable when they place their glasses on the kitchen counters. Despite repeatedly asking them not to, they continue to do so. In my opinion, this is unsanitary and disgusting. Am I overreacting?

It’s unclear if the practice is truly unsanitary, as Miss Manners has difficulty understanding how it could be. However, since it bothers you, she suggests finding a solution by giving your relative an eyeglass lanyard as a gift. You can say, “I noticed you often misplace your glasses, so I thought this might help.” This approach is much better than expressing disgust and saying, “Please keep your germs off my kitchen counter.”

Dear Miss Manners: On my recent birthday celebration at a charming downtown restaurant, our server surprised us with a bottle of wine. The server gave my husband a card informing us that the bottle was a gift from a business associate.

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