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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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!