No, she's not rude, but she sure can just blurt things out in front of people! A quick brush up on good manners is all that's needed — then you can just sail into the holidays!
Susan Swindell Day, Editor
Susan Swindell Day is the editor in chief of Nashville Parent and the mom of four amazing kids.
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