DEAR ABBY: In the scheme of things, this is not a big deal, but we would like to share with your readers a pet peeve that we jewelers have.
Sometimes customers come into our store for repairs and have trouble removing a tight ring, so they lick their fingers to facilitate its removal. This is gross!
How would you like to be handed a spittle-filled ring and then have to examine it to determine what repairs are necessary?
Jewelers have lubricants available for ring removal, and it is not necessary to share your spit -- not to mention germs -- with us.
Abby, on behalf of jewelers everywhere, we hope you print this. -- FED UP WITH SPIT IN WHITEFISH BAY, WIS.
DEAR FED UP: While this may not be the most appetizing letter I've ever received, it is a problem for jewelers that deserves to be addressed: Readers, if your ring is so tight you must lick your finger in order to remove it, it's time to have it resized, or retire it. Jewelers, place your lubricant in an obvious location where customers can't miss it. Put a sign by it, if necessary, explaining its purpose.