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Ketchup manners

From Mr Eric Ickinger
The Times
From Mr Eric Ickinger
The Times

Sir, If a lady accidentally spills ketchup on a gentleman’s trousers, naturally she should offer to pay for the damage (letter, June 25) and naturally he should refuse.

That way they both retain their dignity.

ERIC ICKINGER

Felixstowe, Suffolk