My aunt gave us a joint wedding gift but addressed it only to my husband
My aunt sent a very nice salad bowl for our wedding, with a card saying, “For Daniel, to start his new home.” I live here too, and have already put the bowl in the cupboard where she cannot sense my resentment. Do I thank her warmly or mention that I also know how to operate a salad?
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A salad bowl is quite a commitment. Did Daniel arrive with a lettuce and a set of keys?
The committee finds the wording mildly prehistoric, but the bowl innocent. Send a gracious thank-you from both of you, then serve every family salad in it with theatrical competence.
Put a label underneath: “Daniel’s New Home, co-managed by an unnamed woman.”
At a dinner party I would call it Daniel’s bowl once, then watch your aunt’s face over the rocket. Useful information, elegantly gathered.
You’ve definitely got an opinion.
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