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A reader asks whether it's polite to introduce or otherwise acknowledge a housekeeper when neighbors or guests drop by during cleaning.
Published Apr 7, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the polite way to treat a housekeeper in your home? For example, if neighbors or guests come over while she is there, do I introduce her?
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