DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a small house, and my adult son asked me to host his son’s birthday party. He invited 14 guests, not including several young children. It was a bit chaotic, but still, conversations could be heard.
When my sister and her husband arrived, she quickly grabbed the television remote and put on sports. I was extremely annoyed but chose not to create a scene. When it was time for the birthday cake, I asked her to turn the TV off.
As soon as the cake was served, her husband quickly turned the TV on again. Your thoughts?
GENTLE READER: Hide the remote next time.
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