May 8, 2008

It’s important never to say yes the first time you’re offered something—whether it’s an offer to treat for dinner or a gift or food (unless, of course, you’re already seated at the table and the plate’s going around, in which case you should pass it to women and older guests first). Such demurrals used to go back and forth for quite a while, but these days, says Croatia travel specialist Wanda Radetti, of Tasteful Croatian Journeys, “people don’t have as much time, which means you can say yes the second time”…Read More