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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Four years ago, I lost 70 pounds. Even though I am still considered overweight, I have maintained my weight loss and healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise.
Despite this, every time the new year comes around, it never fails that some stranger at the gym will say, “Working on a New Year’s resolution?” or “Trying to get back in shape?” or “Committing to a healthier lifestyle?”
I find this really offensive, as it implies that I’ve just started going to the gym, when the reality is that I work out and diet right up until Christmas Eve and start up again a couple of days later.
It also bothers me because no one ever talks to me at the gym except on these occasions.
I’m at a point in my life where I’m tired of smiling politely to put a complete stranger at ease, yet I don’t want to compromise my integrity by being rude. What sort of response is appropriate?
GENTLE READER: “Aren’t we all here to get healthier?”
DEAR MISS MANNERS: There seems to be an etiquette ritual of politely protesting when someone offers to do something nice for you. For example:
Person 1: Lunch today is my treat.
Person 2: Oh, that’s not necessary. You don’t need to do that.
Person 1: But I insist.
Is this necessary? Or is it proper to just graciously accept and thank the other person without the ritual protesting?
I ask because someone recently offered to buy my lunch, then accused me of “giving up too quickly” when my response was “Thank you, that’s very nice of you.”
GENTLE READER: If it was not a genuine offer, it should not have been issued. Adding “I insist” could help deflect the charade.
But regardless, you have Miss Manners’ permission to accept the first time. With the caveat that next time, you will reciprocate the gesture.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My spouse and I received a wedding invitation. We do not know the couple, but the groom is the son of a formerly close friend we seldom see. They have planned an expensive wedding followed by a very expensive honeymoon.
Usually we use a wedding registry as indicative of a couple’s taste and try to select something they will enjoy, though not necessarily from their registry. In this case, they have registered only for money for their honeymoon and future lives.
Would we be inappropriate if we declined the wedding invitation, thus saving them the cost of two guests, and sent a donation to a charity in honor of their wedding?
GENTLE READER: Everyone except Miss Manners seems to think that giving to charity is so noble that it should substitute for giving presents, and also that it can be mandated by people who expect presents. Philanthropy is a wonderful thing, but it does not cancel social conventions.
The good news for you is that you have no obligation to attend this wedding, or to put money into it. As you express no interest in the couple, that seems the sensible solution.
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.
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Ochsner Health offers holiday toy safety tips for kids
Ochsner Health offers holiday toy safety tips for kids
Updated: 5:29 PM CST Dec 1, 2021
NEXT CHANCE FOR RAIN COMING UP. SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING READY TO BRING YOUR CHILD SOME TOYS BUT ARE THEY SAFE? COMING UP IN A LIVE INTERVIEW FIND OUT WHICH TOYS ARE ON THE NAUGHTY LIST AND HOW YOU CAN KEEP YOUR LITTLE ONES SAFE THIS STCHRIMA LET’S TALK ABOUT FOUR TYPES OF TOYS ON THE NAUGHTY LIST AND WHY. JUST IN TIME FOR THE BUSY HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON, DR. IAN ZLATKISS A PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE PSIHYCIAN WITH OCHSNER HOSPITAL F CORHILDREN JOINS US VIA ZOOM TO PROVIDE A REFRESHER ON WHAT TYPES OF TOYS ARE ON THE “NAUGHTY LIST” AND HOW GIFT GIVERS CAN PUT SAFETY FIT. >> WATCH OUT FOR TOYS WITH SMALL PIECES THAT ARE FOUND IN BUILDING SETS. THEY CAN BE A CHOKING HAZD. ARSOMETHING ELSE IS YSTO WITH LO STRINGS, ROBES, RIBBONS SUCH AS HELIUM BALLOONS, JUMP ROS,PE AND TOYS THAT YOU PULL BEHIND YOU. THEY CAN GET WRAPPED AROUND THE CHILD’’ NECK AND STRANGLE A HAZARD. YOU ALSO WANT TO THINK ABOUT NOOTNMORIZEDCO SOTERS. WE SEE A LOT OF SCRAPES, CUTS, BROKEN BONES IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM AS A RESULT OF THOSE TS.OY YOU DO GET THEM, IT’S IMPORTANT TO PURCHASE THE SAFETY EQPMUIENT THAT COMES WITH IT. E STTH THING, TOYS THAT HAVE BUTTON BATTEESRI AND SMALL, POWERFUL MAGNETS. WHEN CHILDREN SWALLOW THOSE, THAT CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL VERY SERIOUS INJURY. IF THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR CHILD, YOU SHOULD BRING THEM TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM TO BE EVALUATED RIGHT AWAY. >> LET’S TURN TO SOME TIPS FOR PARENTS AND GIFT GIVERS. WHAT ARE A FEW TIPS TO HELP DETERMINE IF A TOY IS SAFE FOR A CHILD? >> HOWO U D KNOW IF A TOY IS SAFE? THE BEST THING TDOO IS READ THE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS ONHE T LABEL. THEY WILL TELL YOU WHICH AGE THE TOYS APPROPRIATE FOR. OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO, OPEN UP ETH BOX, THERARE NO SMALL PARTS OR PIECES THAT A CHILD COULD SWALLOW OR COD ULEASILY BREAK OFF. IF YOU DO GET SOMETHING LIKE ROLLERBLADES, SKATES, A SCOOTER, BY THE SAFETEQY UIPMENT. THAT IS A HELMET, WRIST GUARDS, THOSE SORTS OF THINGS. THSTE THING YOU MIGHT WANT TO THINK ABOUT IS THAT KIDS HAVE SO MANY TOYS. TABLETS, PHONES, TV SCREENS, WE ARELL A TRYING TO REDUCE SCREEN METI. GET A TOY THAT DOESN’T HAVE A SCREEN. SOMETHING THAT STIMULATES THEIR IMAGINATION THAT IS FUN TO PLAY WITH. >> WHAT ABOUT TIPS FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHI? LDHOW DO YOU ME SURE THE YOUNGER CHILD STAYS AWAY FROM TOYS ATTH MAY B DEANGEROUS FOR THEM AND NOT THEIR OLDER SIBLING? SO MANY TOYS ARE APPROPRIATE FOR AN OLDER CHILDUT MIGHT BE A HAZARD FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN. TEHAC THE OLDER CHILD TO KEEP THEIR YOUNGER SIBLINGS SAFE AND TO STORE THEIR TOYS IN A PCELA WHERE THE YOUNGER CHILD WON’T GET INTO IT. ON CHRISTMAS DAY WHEN THE KIDS ARE PLAYING TOGETHER, KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR KIDS AND MAKE SURE THE YOUNGER ONE ISN’T GETTING INTO SETOMHING HE SHOULDN’T’ >> FINALLY, IF YOUR CHILD SUSTAINS A TOY RELATED INJURY, WHAT SHOULD U ?YO ULTIMATELY, A PARENT HAS TO USE THEIR OWN JUDGMENT. IF YOU THINK SOMETNGHI SERIOUS IS HAPPENING INTO SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOUR KID IF THEY DON’T SEE A DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY, YOU SHOULD CALL 911 OR BRING THEM TO THE EMERGENCY RO. MOST OF THE TIME, IT’S SOMETHING YOU’RE NOT QUITE SURE IF IT IS SERIOUS OR NOT. IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE TIME, IF YOUR DOCTOR’S OFFICE CALL. THERE IS USUALLY SOMEONE ON CALL OR A NURSES LINE AND THEY CAN GIVE YOU ADVICE OVER THE PHONE TO SEE IF THIS IS SOMETHING CAN SAFELY WAI FOR IF YOU NEED TO COME TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. IF THEY SENDOU Y TO US, OSHER HAS SPECIALL TRAINED PEDIATRIC DOCTORS AND NURSES WAITING TO TAKE CARE OF YOU. AND FOR MORE INFORMATION YO CAN GO TO THE WEBSITE ON
Ochsner Health offers holiday toy safety tips for kids
Ochsner Health offers holiday toy safety tips for kids
Updated: 5:29 PM CST Dec 1, 2021
Ochsner Health wants parents and guardians to look out for potential toy hazards this holiday season.Dr. Ian Zlatkiss shared some steps and recommendations to keep children safe from dangerous toys.He suggests parents and guardians pay attention to toy age labels. It is important to only get toys that are meant for your child’s age group. Make sure to pay attention to age labels on toy packaging.For small children, there are a lot of small parts in toys that can often be accidentally swallowed or put in their ears or nose.For more information on toy safety for children during the holidays, click here.What can you do if you think your child may be in trouble?If your child looks OK and they’re doing fine, ask your pediatrician for advice on the incident and how to practice child safety.However, if your kid has symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting or if they look like they really don’t feel well, go to the emergency room immediately.If you are receiving gifts from others, make sure to check the toy labels before allowing your child to play with these toys. Also, always keep an eye on your children during playtime.Click here for more information.
Ochsner Health wants parents and guardians to look out for potential toy hazards this holiday season.
Dr. Ian Zlatkiss shared some steps and recommendations to keep children safe from dangerous toys.
He suggests parents and guardians pay attention to toy age labels. It is important to only get toys that are meant for your child’s age group. Make sure to pay attention to age labels on toy packaging.
What can you do if you think your child may be in trouble?
If you are receiving gifts from others, make sure to check the toy labels before allowing your child to play with these toys. Also, always keep an eye on your children during playtime.