Putting guilt in its place: practical tips on dealing with guilt.

From: Vibrant Life | Date: July 1, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

Several years ago Letitia Baldrige, author of numerous etiquette books, made a mistake that caused her great em barrassment and guilt. A friend who worked with the United Nations prepared a dinner in honor of Baldrige and her husband, Robert. The friend invited ambassadors from two countries.

"I would have been honored to attend," recalls Baldrige, "but I wrote the engagement on the wrong night in my appointment book. When the dinner was held, Bob and I were at the movies." Baldrige was oblivious to the problem until the next morning, when she heard the woman's hurt voice on the ...

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