Calling Miss Manners...

[logisticslad]

My cute summer medical student, baked me a loaf of zucchini bread to thank me for giving him the opportunity to work in my lab over the summer. He's thinking of applying to the MD/PhD program as a result of his experience. He and his wife and baby are all super nice people and I definitely appreciate the gesture. The only problem is that he has not been around the lab long enough to hear the story of why I no longer eat zucchini. I thanked him for the gift, but what should I do when he asks me how I enjoyed it?


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Comments

[hhw]

I'm all for re-gifting. and assuming you thanked him for it when he gave it to you, you don't really have to mention it again if you'd rather not bring it up.

[ruthling.livejournal.com]

a gift is gift, it's up to you what to do with it, but I always think it's a shame to waste food.

If it comes up, and you feel like telling him the whole truth, he might be amused.

Ms Manners says....

[moonpuppy61.livejournal.com]

Thank him for the gift when you get it. That is right, proper and enough. Do not go out of your way to tell him the story, it would only point out to him the faux pas. If he does ask, let him know it was enjoyed at the family gathering. If you must embellish, say you knew it would be too much for you to eat on your own (which is true) so you brought it to where many people could sample and it went over well. If he specifically asks for your opinion then yes, he is opening to the story in a brief form. Still tell him the truth and reassure that it was accepted with joy at the kindness and it was shared and enjoyed.

Hmmm, have I ever been given a hand made dessert that was mostly dairy? Did it immediately go to my D&D night where is was devoured with glee? Yes and Yes!

[mythandwonder.livejournal.com]

Sooooooooooo.......... what IS the zucchini story?

[allanh.livejournal.com]

In addition to telling him "everyone" enjoyed it, you might let him know that you were unable to because you have an allergy to zucchini, but that you appreciated the gift. :)

[cowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Bring it to the family bbq and tell him *they* enjoyed it! (Only if he asks.)

[cyan-blue.livejournal.com]

You can bring it to the family BBQ and tell him "It was very much enjoyed there," which doesn't make any statements about who ate it.

[puzzld1.livejournal.com]

other-give some to your girlfriend who loves zucchini bread and say Thank you so much.

[jenn-girl.livejournal.com]

Bring it to the family BBQ, tell him it was enjoyed. If you have a good relationship with him and he might be working with you more, tell him the story so he doesn't accidently hear it and feel bad.

Or my more smartass answer- Suck it up and eat zucchini. Zucchini bread rocks!