We all believe our way is right. My ‘rights’ go something like this:

• The open sides of the pillowcase must face out.
• Cookies should be crisp, not chewy.
• Towels should be folded in thirds.
• The toilet paper goes over, not under.
• Calling someone between 5 and 7 p.m. is, in theory, interrupting dinner (and therefore rude).
• A hand towel is not a sponge, or a rag.
• Babies should be dressed like babies — meaning no tulle, sequins or other bedazzling.
• Email responses should take no more than 24 hours.
• The American flag is not clothing.
• Dessert-type foods shouldn’t be eaten before noon.
• Those a generation older, or more, are addressed as Mr., Mrs., Ms. or Miss.
• Social media is not for bashing exes — that includes boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses, friends and colleagues.
• Corn on the cob is eaten in a line, like a typewriter.
• Excuses are a waste, but apologies (with specifics) rule.
• Thank you notes should be sent before any money received is spent, or the check is cashed.