We all make mistakes and for the most part, it’s not a huge issue. We apologize and move on. However, there are those times when we are trying to make a good impression and display the very best of ourselves and something unexpected happens. Perhaps it’s our fault and maybe not. Here is a perfect example of a person doing her best but...well...read on. Dear Polite One, I'm somewhat clumsy. I tend to bump into the corner of tables and frequently knock over glasses of water. Recently, I knocked over a glass of water during a business meal with my boss. I was mortified! He didn't get wet, thankfully. I quickly sopped up the water with my napkin and apologized. But I was a nervous wreck throughout the entire meal, even though he told me that it was all right. How should I handle mistakes like this? Hide the knives! Dear Hide the knives, This was an accident. It happens to all of us, especially ...
Etiquette Advice by The Polite One