Is there a subtler way to note a lack of reciprocation by my friends?
In retirement, my husband and I have moved to a golf community in a new state, and I’ve continued to organize outings — from just a few friends out for lunch to large holiday outings for ladies only.
Years ago, a friend remarked that I hadn’t called her to do anything that winter, and I replied, “The phone works both ways.” Apparently, that was too harsh. Any more subtle replies?: For that years-ago comment: “I assumed since I hadn’t heard from you that you were busy this season.”: I have a long train journey to work each day, and I always gravitate towards the “quiet carriage.” But invariably, there are some passengers who believe the rules have no application to them.
And don’t even get me started on all those filthy coughers, who clearly learned nothing from the pandemic. And before you suggest it: Yes, I have noise-canceling headphones. They help, but don’t fully remove the endless sniffing, hacking and talking.: A polite, whispered, “Excuse me, but I believe this is the quiet car” or a point to the sign — or even asking the ticket taker to help, if one happens to walk by — are acceptable ways to address loud talking.
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