Updates to yesterday’s chat

As promised, and somewhat less likely, as now delivered, are some follow-up answers from yesterday’s chat.

First of all, I was unable to find any references to Memorial Day parade etiquette in terms of whether or not one should applaud for the military groups. As far as traditional etiquette experts are concerned, apparently, the True Meaning of Memorial Day is that one can now wear white shoes. (Miss Conduct, though conservative as all get-out about flag etiquette and respect for veterans, is far more liberal on this topic.) In the absence of official guidelines, I’d say that Katie’s advice to “Put your hand over your heart to pay tribute to the Veterans” is awfully good. And, as many people mentioned — don’t forget to applaud the person at the end of the parade who’s cleaning up after the horses!

Also, we got to talking about Simon Baron-Cohen and his cousin Sasha, and I mentioned an article that Mr. Improbable had written about the “Awkward Moments Test.” Here it is!

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