Miss Manners: Is there a polite way to avoid touching things in public?
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.
More from Leila →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM · 1 min read
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.