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Miss Manners: Simple Greetings and Discreet Lox Tips

12/13/2025

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Miss Manners says that when greeting familiar faces, known as "SNOW" people, a simple smile, nod, or wave suffices unless both parties are ready to engage further.
Miss Manners advises discreet handling of lox in bagels by using a fork or cutting the lox on a plate before reassembling it.
Miss Manners emphasizes the importance of discretion in these situations.

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Story summary

Miss Manners says that when greeting familiar faces, known as "SNOW" people, a simple smile, nod, or wave suffices unless both parties are ready to engage further.
Miss Manners advises discreet handling of lox in bagels by using a fork or cutting the lox on a plate before reassembling it.
Miss Manners emphasizes the importance of discretion in these situations.