Coverage dated October 3, 2026
Miss Manners: In-laws call me a ‘snob’ for not wanting random furniture
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My husband has tried the “Oh, Mom and Dad, you shouldn’t have, you’re too kind, we couldn’t possibly accept ... ” routine, but it’s not working.
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AL.com
Miss Manners: In-laws call me a ‘snob’ for not wanting random furniture ↗ (opens AL.com)Published
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My husband has tried the “Oh, Mom and Dad, you shouldn’t have, you’re too kind, we couldn’t possibly accept ... ” routine, but it’s not working.
MLive
Miss Manners: How can I stop my in-laws from gifting us unwanted furniture? ↗ (opens MLive)Published
MLive's feed description
My husband has tried the “Oh, Mom and Dad, you shouldn’t have, you’re too kind, we couldn’t possibly accept ... ” routine, but it’s not working.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Miss Manners: Truckloads of unneeded secondhand furniture keep showing up ↗ (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)Published
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My husband has tried the “Oh, Mom and Dad, you shouldn’t have, you’re too kind, we couldn’t possibly accept ... ” routine, but it’s not working.
