DEAR ABBY: A beloved friend and family member has a habit of changing the temperatures of food that is already being cooked by other people. Is this considered rude? Is there a polite way to correct the situation? — BOTHERED & BEWILDERED IN BOSTON
DEAR B&B: It may be time to post a sign on your oven or stove advising visitors (beloved or not) that you do not want your appliances tampered with when you are preparing to entertain. Whoever has been doing this is extremely presumptuous because it could potentially ruin the entire meal.
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