I’m so excited to see you this weekend! It’s been way too long. What’s that? Oh, yeah, totally. Of course you can bring your husband along. I actually love when your husband joins us. Sure, it was ...

The barista handed me my large Earl Grey. “Thanks so much,” I said. “Of course!” she replied. Chipper. Polite. Smiling. The same exchange happened at a restaurant, later that week, when I asked for ...