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Miss Manners: My wife starts washing dishes before guests finish eating

A reader asks Miss Manners for a polite way to address his wife's habit of beginning to clear up while guests are still eating.

Published May 1, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a person of a certain age. I enjoy the company of other people, but I move quite slowly. I gladly receive guests for afternoon tea, as my housekeeper is amenable to serving.