读者在被嘲笑后向朋友道歉;朋友取消了约会. Reader apologized to friend after she felt mocked; friend canceled date.

读者向Manners小姐寻求建议, 因为她和朋友发生了误会. A reader sought advice from Miss Manners regarding a misunderstanding with a friend who believed the reader was mocking her. 尽管读者道歉, 但朋友拒绝接受并取消约会. Despite the reader’s apology, the friend declined to accept it and canceled their date.