Miss Manners advises more reticence with the daughter-in-law. There is no unsolicited criticism subtle enough that it will not be open to justified resentment. And are you certain that your son does ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter pushes food onto her fork with her index finger. Is it polite to use your knife for this purpose? Peas, for instance, are hard to eat with just a fork or spoon. GENTLE ...