Something that might surprise some is that i with some regularity read this column that answers questions on manners and customs. I guess i get some strange satisfaction in seeing what people ask and seem genuinely concerned about.
Each time i check up on the latest questions there are perhaps five new ones and it never fails that i get stunned by the content of at least one. The things that they are worried or upset about and want Magdalena Ribbing who is the expert to help them with is truly amazing.
You would think that there are larger issues in life than how you fold your napkin or give a speech at a dinner. I will admit to some interest in etiquette but the level of importance given to these questions is disturbing sometimes.
Today i read this piece (in english) that dealt with when it was appropriate to lock your front door after the guest has left. The letter-writer felt unwelcome when the host locked the door right after he/she had left and would never do that.
But seriously, how can you even question something like this? I know that some hardly ever lock their doors but i think most do and i myself would probably react with surprise if the door was left unlocked.
Please be friendly and courteous but don't be a fanatic about it.
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