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by Kathy Wolfe • For centuries, doctors tried to heal illnesses through It’s National Etiquette Week, and Tidbits is advising you on the right, wrong, and wacky rules about manners and rude behavior. • Etiquette was essential clear back to Biblical times, with proverbs advising a person to “Eat as it becometh a man, and devour not, lest thou be hated.” Ancient leaders advised against licking one’s fingers and belching after a good meal, drinking wine in one gulp, and being free of offensive body odor. • Greed was considered the base of all evil that was to be guarded against while cultivating kindness and generosity. • Medieval knights were held to very strict rules of conduct, including “gallantry and courtesy to women” and respect for and defense of the weak. • As early as 1528, a book of manners was in existence, with advice on gentility, wittiness, and discretion. Those who wished to climb the social ladder were counselled to have impeccable manners. One of the 16th century’s most popular essays instructed people not to eat with mouths open or sneak sideways glances at others, and to engage in self-restraint and bodily control, both described as “civilizing processes.” (turn the page for more!)
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ETIQUETTE (continued) • In the 1730s, Britain’s Lord Chesterfield first used the word “etiquette” in a series of 400 letters written to his son on the “art of becoming a man of the world and a gentleman.” These letters instructed the boy on good breeding and social graces as a method of social advancement. • France’s King Louis XIV instituted a very elaborate form of etiquette for all who would visit the Chateau de Versailles. Because the King’s court might receive as many as 10,000 visitors a day, a sophisticated form of order was needed, and all guests were handed instruction cards outlining proper etiquette while in Versailles. Those who wanted to speak to the King were prohibited from knocking on his door, rather people had to gently scratch on his door with their left pinky finger. At the royal dinner table, it was bad manners to talk about the food that was being served, even if it was exceptional. No talking in a loud voice was allowed, nor were diners allowed to make any sounds while eating. Louis introduced napkins to the table; prior to that, guests wiped their hands on the tablecloth. It was incorrect etiquette to talk to someone to whom a person had not been introduced. Introductions could only be made by the host or hostess, and the other person first had to be asked if he or she approved of the introduction. • In Louis’ court, only the King and Queen had the right to sit in chair that had arms. Ladies and gentlemen were not allowed to cross their legs in the presence of royalty. • Victorian times brought an extremely complicated systems of rules, including the proper use of cutlery, the art of writing letters, and regulations for proper interaction between differing social classes. (continued next page)
Spinach & Strawberry Salad This delicious homemade cornbread is baked in an 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon olive oil Salt and pepper 1 container (12-ounce) baby spinach 10 ounces (2 cups) chicken breast meat, coarsely shredded 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 1. In a blender, puree 3/4 cup strawberries with lime juice, honey, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Transfer dressing to large serving bowl. 2. To bowl with dressing, add spinach, chicken and remaining strawberries; toss to coat. Sprinkle salad with walnuts to serve. Serves 6. * Each serving: About 220 calories, 13g total fat (2g saturated), 40mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 10g total carbohydrate, 8g dietary fiber, 19g protein. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipes/. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
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ETIQUETTE (continued) • Many of what the British deemed proper went by the wayside with colonists in the New World, a fact that disturbed the Brits. When English author Charles Dickens visited Washington, D.C., he pronounced it the “headquarters of tobacco-tinctured saliva” shooting forth from the mouths of “not always good marksmen.” • We’ve all heard of the “no elbows on the table” rule, but manners experts say it is perfectly acceptable to put your elbows on the table when no utensils are being used but not when people are actually eating. • It’s certainly rude to show up late to a dinner party, and you should know that proper decorum allows the hostess to proceed with dinner if you are later than 20 minutes. • When it’s time to be seated at the table, dinner guests should approach their chair from the left side and should exit on the right as the polite way to avoid a collision. If the need to use the restroom arises during dinner, according to manners gurus, it’s inappropriate to mention it to the group. A simple “excuse me” is the acceptable method to accomplish this. • Once seated at the table, and one of your fellow diners asks you to pass the salt, you should always pass both the salt and pepper. They’re a pair that should be kept together in the event that the person asking wants both of them. It’s also a cardinal rule to always pass to the right. • There’s appropriate protocol for wine glasses, too. White wine glasses are to be held by the stem, while red wine glasses are held by the bowl. And if the group is offering a toast to you, you should not drink to yourself! (continued next page)
Mental Health Care 24/7
The Department of Veterans Affairs is serious about providing mental health care for veterans, especially in light of the ongoing, unchanging statistics for veteran suicides. A recent press release serves as a reminder that mental health resources and crisis intervention are available 24/7 at any VA health care facility. In 2018, 1.7 million veterans received mental health services at the VA. That includes 84,000 psychiatric stays, 41,700 residential stays and 21 million outpatient visits. For that year, 48 percent of in-person mental health visits were held on the same day as the veteran's primary care visit. So far in 2019, 51 percent of in-person visits were held on the same day as the primary care visit. What happened, one wonders, to the remaining 49 percent? The 24/7 mental health coverage includes other services: a telehealth or video visit, scheduling an appointment, talking on the phone to a nurse or getting a prescription filled. Is that how the others received same-day services? Still, all it takes, per the VA website, is to walk into any VA medical center, day or night, or into a Vet Center during operating hours and you'll get help. If you're in crisis or know a veteran who is, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 and press 1. Or you can send a text to 838255. Or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. If you're concerned about someone else, check Defense Suicide Prevention Office (www.dspo.mil) for symptoms you should watch for. Scroll down to the Prevention (service members & veterans) and Intervention (warning signs) categories. If you just need advice and want to talk to a veteran who's been where you are, the Military One Source Be There peer program will hook you up with a peer coach, if you're freshly out of the service (up to one year). Call them at 800-342-9647.
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To Your Good Health By Keith Roach, M.D.
B-12 Shot Paralyzes Arm DEAR DR. ROACH: Will you write about orthostatic hypotension? I've been told I have this disorder. I'm a retired 86-year-old man in fairly good medical shape. I want to regain my regular activities. My regular doctor put me on labetalol. I think he is researching this a bit himself. This apparently is not a frequent problem. I have found articles about it on the internet, but the medical language is not easy to understand. -- R.T.F. ANSWER: "Orthostatic hypotension" literally means "low blood pressure on standing upright." It is a symptom, not a diagnosis. There are many medical conditions that can lead to the symptom of orthostatic hypotension, but many people, especially those over 65, have no discernable cause that can be found. On standing, the blood pools in our veins, and the heart and blood vessels need to rapidly adjust to prevent blood pressure from falling too much. Even a brief drop in blood pressure can lead to a sensation of lightheadedness, and to fainting if it is more severe and prolonged. Normally, blood pressure drops about five points, but the body compensates by increasing heart rate and by constricting blood vessels. As we get older, our body's ability to adapt to rapid changes in position can diminish. Medications, especially beta blockers and antidepressants, interfere with the body's coping mechanisms. So I am surprised that your doctor is trying labetalol, since it is both a
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beta and alpha blocker, and it is one of the most notorious causes of orthostatic hypotension. But it can be difficult in older people with high blood pressure to find a medicine that doesn't make orthostatic hypotension worse. Some general advice may be of benefit. First, don't try to get up too quickly. If lying down, sit up for a few minutes before trying to stand, to give your body time to adapt. If your doctor says it's OK, increase salt and water intake. In your case, it might be worth finding someone, like a hypertension expert or a cardiologist, with more expertise in managing orthostatic hypotension. I assure you it is far more common than you might think. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been experiencing shortness of breath whenever I vacation and walk in the mountains. I was a smoker, but I quit 31 years ago. My doctor sent me for the lung capacity breathing test, and I passed with flying colors. The technician said my number was one of the highest she has seen. This concerns me. Why is it happening? -- N.L. ANSWER: I have two concerns. The first is that lung capacity is a measure of just what it sounds like -- how big the lungs are. When the technician says it's among the biggest she's seen, I worry that it's too big. An elevated lung capacity can go along with emphysema, which can be related to distant smoking or can be due to a condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Emphysema can be diagnosed by other components of pulmonary function tests, particularly a test called the DLCO, and confirmed by X-ray or CT. However, breathing problems also might indicate heart problems and anemia, so you might need another visit. On the other hand, there is less oxygen in the thin mountain air, so some degree of shortness of breath might not be abnormal. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. cornell.edu. (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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ETIQUETTE (continued) • All of us probably remember our mothers admonishing us, “Don’t point!” The rule of thumb is you can point at something, but never at someone. If you are pointing out an individual across the room, it is permissible to gesture with an open hand. • It’s an automatic reflex to cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. But did you know that it’s bad manners to cough into your right hand? Etiquette experts say that the right hand is your “social hand,” used for shaking hands and other social activities. The left hand should be used for coughing, sneezing, scratching, etc. It’s inappropriate to sneeze into your hand then offer to shake hands with a person. • Did you know there is a special set of rules for cigar smokers? “Zino Davidoff’s Guide to Cigar Etiquette” was published in 1967, outlining appropriate behavior, such as only smoking the cigar halfway, and letting it burn out on its own, as well as never relighting a cigar that is more than two-thirds smoked. Mr. Davidoff says it’s impolite to smoke cigars while walking. It’s considered an insult to give another smoker a light from your cigar without first knocking the ash from yours. It’s also in poor taste to chain smoke cigars. • If you’re visiting the country of Japan, it’s perfectly fine to slurp your noodles. It shows the hostess that you are enjoying them! However, be sure to remove your shoes when entering a Japanese home. • Folks in China find it acceptable to burp after a meal. It’s a sign they are pleased with the meal.
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immunity, or freedom from a lawsuit.
Senior$afe Act Lets Banks Call the Cops
Congress took a big step last year to protect our financial interests. The Senior$afe Act gives immunity to bank employees who call the authorities if they think a senior is being scammed. It's not quite that simple, but that's the end result. Too often when seniors are being scammed, they go to the bank to ask about transferring or withdrawing large sums of money and wiring it to others. In scams, that can mean fake grandchildren or fake IRS employees who have scared us. It's estimated that seniors lose $3 billion per year to financial exploitation. Until now, the bank was unable to step in, even if it knew something was wrong, being told that privacy was more important than mere suspicions. Now certain bank employees, specially trained to identify questionable activities, will have
And it's not just banks. Other types of financial institutions also will be given this ability to help. Our investment advisers, brokers, insurance agents, credit unions and others also can train and designate certain employees to act. In return, the institution itself also gets immunity for the disclosure of private information to law enforcement. That's not to say it's now required that banks and other institutions call the police if they suspect a senior is being financially exploited. Authors of the bill hope that by providing immunity it will encourage financial institutions to step up after they're trained. A few states already have this protection against financial elder abuse, but now it's federal, and all states will need to follow the law. If enough financial institutions sign up for the program, it could go a long way toward helping seniors to avoid being victims. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1 Six pitchers have won an MVP Award in major-league baseball since 1972. Name 1. three of them. 2. Barry Bonds (762), Babe Ruth (714) and Ken Griffey Jr. (630) are the top three lefthanded hitters on the career home run list in major-league baseball. Who is No. 4? • On May 20, 1873, San Francisco businessman Levi Strauss and Reno, Nevada, tailor Jacob Davis are granted a patent for work pants reinforced with metal rivets, then known as "waist overalls." It marked the birth of one of the world's most famous garments: blue jeans. • On May 23, 1911, the New York Public Library, the largest marble structure ever built in the United States, is dedicated in New York City. It took 14 years to complete. The next day some 40,000 people passed through its doors. The collection already consisted of more than a million books. • On May 25, 1927, Robert Ludlum, the author of 21 best-selling thrillers, including the Jason Bourne spy novels, is born in New York City. Ludlum sold more than 300 million books before his death in 2001.
3. When was the last time before 2015-16 that the Washington Redskins had back-toback winning seasons? 4. Name the first player in Kansas State men's basketball history to have at least 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 300 assists and 100 steals for a career. 5. 5 In 2019, Colorado's Gabriel Landeskog became the second player in the 2011 NHL draft class to reach the 400-point mark for his career. Who was the first from that class to do it?
6 Gwen Jorgensen, in 2016, became the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the triathlon. Who 6. was the only other U.S. female athlete to win a medal in the triathlon? 7 Which two golfers have won the PGA's Pebble Beach Pro-Am the most times? 7. 1. Rollie Fingers (1981), Willie Hernandez ('84), Roger Clemens ('86), Dennis Eckersley ('92), Justin Verlander (2011) and Clayton Kershaw ('14). 2. Jim Thome, with 612 home runs. 3. It was 1996-97. 4. Wes Iwundu (2013-17). 5. Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov. 6. Susan Williams won a bronze medal in 2004. 7. Mark O'Meara and Phil Mickelson each won it five times.
• On May 21, 1932, aviator Amelia Earhart flies solo across the North Atlantic, five years after aviator Charles Lindberg made the first solo flight. Earhart traveled over 2,000 miles from Newfoundland to Ireland in under 15 hours.
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• On May 26, 1959, Harvey Haddix of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches 12 perfect innings against the Milwaukee Braves, only to lose the game on a two-run double in the 13th inning. It was the first time in major-league history that a pitcher threw more than nine perfect innings.
• "If you have a flannel-backed vinyl tablecloth that gets a tear, don't throw it out. You can cut it into rectangles to line a shelf. Use a thin bead of glue at the edges to keep them down, and it makes a nice liner. You can even use squares between pans as a scuff guard." -- T.A. in Ohio
• On May 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon arrives in Moscow for a summit with Soviet leaders. Although it was Nixon's first visit to the USSR as president, he had visited Moscow once before -- as U.S. vice president in 1959. • On May 24, 1964, a referee's call in a soccer match between Peru and Argentina sparks a riot. More than 300 fans were killed and another 500 injured in the violent melee at National Stadium in Lima, Peru. (c) 2019 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
• Washcloths with tags on them can be hung from an "S" hook on a towel bar. You can fit several, and they'll still dry as long as you hang them from the tag. • Sewing machine tip from C.K. in Texas: "After you oil your machine, use a folded over paper towel to put a few stitches through. It will absorb any excess oil that is on the machine's surface or needle." • Use a used fabric softener sheet to collect cat hair from areas where Kitty likes to nap -- the back of the couch, fabric-covered chairs, etc. This also works on curtains that are regularly rubbed up against. Make sure you use a sheet that has already gone through the laundry. • "Idea for an old, unpaired sock: Insert a tennis ball and tie closed, then give to a dog as a toy." -- R. in Oregon. (Here's another: Fill with clean, uncooked white rice and knot closed. Heat in the microwave for a hot pack to use on aching muscles.)
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• Use an old toothbrush to clean out your combs or small brushes. Spray the comb with alcohol and then use the toothbrush to scrub it clean. -- J.R. in UtahSend your tips to Now Here's a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. Is the book of Luke in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What just and devout man held the baby Jesus when Mary and Joseph presented Him at the temple? Cyrenius, Ham, Simeon, Zara 3. Which of these books comes before the other three in the Old Testament (KJV)? Nahum, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Daniel 4. What sign sealed God's promise not to destroy the earth ever again by a flood? Solar eclipse, Rainbow, Full moon, Ocean wave 5. From Proverbs 29 what does the fear of man bring? A snare, Redemption, Love of life, Death 6. Whose daughter found the infant Moses in the river? David, Pharaoh, Solomon, Timothy 1) New; 2) Simeon; 3) Ecclesiastes; 4) Rainbow; 5) A snare; 6) Pharaoh
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Do Dogs Really Know What We're Saying? DEAR PAW'S CORNER: My friend's Golden Retriever, "Janey," was training to be a therapy dog, but flunked an important test and needs more training to qualify. What does she mean? I wasn't aware that emotional support dogs needed extra training -- they're not service dogs. -- Barron L., Birmingham, Alabama DEAR BARRON: It's true that no training or certification is needed for an owner to declare their pet a companion or emotional support pet. However, the growing need for therapy dogs who provide temporary emotional support to humans going through a crisis or an emotionally difficult time has led to calls for more standardized training in these roles. The American Kennel Club is perhaps the most prominent organization to approve therapy dog certification organizations under specific criteria. Therapy dogs frequently visit hospitals, nursing homes, classrooms, shelters and even courtrooms to provide comfort to people of all ages. Because of their unique role in working with many different people over the course of a day, these dogs need to be even-tempered and well-socialized, and respond instantly to commands from their handler. Handlers need to pass a background check, because the pair will be working with vulnerable populations. Some certification groups such as the Alliance of Therapy Dogs will test and observe a potential therapy animal. Their instructor/observer will give the owner advice and guidance during this process. If the dog needs more training or doesn't have the right temperament, then it won't be recommended for certification. It sounds like Janey has the right temperament but needs more behavioral training. I hope her owner goes forward with it, because the world could use more of these wonderful dogs. Send your questions or pet care tips to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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