DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my husband and I cook together in the kitchen, he says it is rude not to say, "Excuse me" and "Would you please move?" every time we cross each other's path or reach near each other. Just today he said it was rude when I reached to put food on his plate without saying, "Excuse me." What do you think?
GENTLE READER: That manners apply to everyone, even to pesky spouses who are in your way. Those who think otherwise are, Miss Manners fears, headed for worse marital problems.
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