“Your Kids Can Eat at Home,” My Dad Said—So When the Waiter Returned, I Stood Up – The Archivist

a substantial stomach that had clearly seen too many backyard barbecues and cases of beer. He didn’t stand up when I entered the room. In the South, a gentleman always stands when a lady enters the room—it’s basic manners. In the military, a subordinate stands when a superior officer enters—it’s basic protocol and respect.

This man did neither.

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