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Miss Manners: Is there a polite way to avoid touching things in public?

Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY

A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.

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Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM · 1 min read
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Miss Manners: Is there a polite way to avoid touching things in public? — Syracuse Community news

Dear Miss Manners: I read about when ladies always had to wear little white gloves. People laugh at that now, but maybe they were smarter than we think.

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