This week, we're talking all about social etiquette, and not that stupid nonsense about which fork is for salad.I'm talking about real social situations that you will find yourself in and how to navigate them.WAIT...WHO IS ACTUALLY USING HIGHWAY REST STOP BBQ GRILLS?It's beyond time for all of us to agree on some societal handshake ground rules.
(iStock)I usually have more to say in these intros, but I think that was pretty succinct and gets the job done.Good job, me.Imagine, if you will, you’ve just gone out for a night with friends. Friends you know pretty well, but aren’t super close to.You have a good time and then say goodbye and walk back to your car, which has been waiting for you in a large parking lot.But, during your hunt for your very sensible yet rugged 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, you encounter your friend once again.What do you do?CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN WHY DOCTORS INSIST ON WEIGHING US WITH KEYS AND WALLETS IN OUR POCKETS?Good news: you’ve got a lot of options.Bad news: they all suck.Your first option is to make some quip like, "Long time, no see!" They’ll fake laugh, but now you’re that guy.Another option is to initiate a second farewell sequence, which is awkward as hell, and god forbid you run into each other a third time.You can also say nothing.I like this idea, but for most people this is going to be the most awkward option of them all.I think the solution is a mix of a few of these and that’s just a simple head nod.
You acknowledge running into the person, but it doesn’t become a "thing."QR CODE MENUS HEADLINE READERS' BIGGEST FOOD AND RESTAURANT GRIPESWhy is it physically painful to say "You too" after a server tells you to enjoy your food? (iStock)Why is this so painful?It really shouldn’t be, but you do it, and you want to just go home and crawl in bed.There are a few places I feel like I’m most likely to throw an ill-timed "You too," and the first is at any restaurant.I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been out to eat and...