DEAR MISS MANNERS: I will soon be attending my 50th law school reunion. I expect that, at least once, I will be in the company of a certain married couple, as both people were law school classmates of mine.
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This couple “adores” each other, very publicly. They exchange loving glances, mild caresses and light kisses at every opportunity, in every venue.
I find their behavior inappropriate. Is there a polite way to ask them to stop?
GENTLE READER: No. Miss Manners supposes the charm that this couple is still so in love -- or at least eager to counter divorce rumors -- after decades of marriage is lost on you.
If it irritates you beyond polite tolerance, you may say, “Ah! I see another classmate. I’ll leave you two alone to enjoy each other’s company.”