At a very impressive banquet a guest turned to the woman seated next to him.

"Did I get your name correctly?" he asked. "Is your name Post?"

"Yes, it is," the lady responded.

"Is it Emily Post?"

"Yes," she replied.

"And are you the world-renowned authority on manners?" the man asked.

"Yes, and why do you ask?"

"Because," said the man, "you have just eaten my salad!"