This week's Miss Manners column addresses two distinct dilemmas: dealing with intrusive neighbors who pry into personal schedules and navigating the uncomfortable situation of staying with hosts on the verge of divorce. Miss Manners offers sage advice on both matters, emphasizing the importance of grace and self-preservation.
Miss Manners: A reader writes about dealing with nosy neighbors who constantly question why they aren't at work. The reader explains they have accrued many vacation days and often take days off here and there, rather than longer vacations. The neighbors seem to assume the reader is doing something wrong by taking days off and their line of questioning is bothersome. Miss Manners advises the reader to ignore the questions, offer a cheerful greeting, and move on.
She emphasizes that it's not necessary to explain personal matters to intrusive neighbors.Another reader describes a difficult situation involving their hosts who are fighting to the point of divorce. The reader, while aware of the tension, is staying at the hosts' home and asks for advice on how to handle the awkward situation. Miss Manners questioning why the reader remains in such a strained environment and suggests leaving for their own well-being. She advises that in situations where one witnesses distress, if you are able to help, intervene. Otherwise, it's best to move on without engaging.Miss Manners reminds readers that being a gracious guest is important even in challenging circumstances. If a host is unhappy with your presence, the best course of action is to politely excuse yourself and remove yourself from the situation. The column concludes with reminders on how to contact Miss Manners for further advice
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