Mary Killen Mary Killen

Your problems solved | 11 October 2003

Etiquette advice from The Spectator's Miss Manners

issue 11 October 2003

Dear Mary…

Q. In their light-headed enthusiasm, some of the disciples of the late Dr Atkins seem to have lost their social judgment as well as their weight. Last week, whilst dabbing at her crocodile tears on having to discard so many of her wonderful clothes, a very good friend offered me first choice.

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