The manager demanded proof of what I told her, so I went elsewhere.
Yes, because, Miss Manners assures you, your honor was not at stake. This was a professional transaction and it was legitimate for the store to have asked you for proof.
We have all made the societal agreement that bargaining and advertising are held to a looser standard of truth in business. Otherwise we would all be calling a certain chicken restaurant a liar if we did not always lick our fingers after eating there.I am a disabled veteran and also receive Social Security disability assistance. I am not employed due to the difficulties of my disabilities.
When meeting new people, I inevitably get the “Where do you work?” question. I often say that I don’t, that I am taking a break or that I am retired. My dilemma is that I wish to be honest; however, I value my privacy and don’t wish to discuss my disabilities. Is it appropriate to just tell people that I am retired?
I look like a healthy person who has not yet reached retirement age, but I struggle with severe mental health issues. Worrying about how to respond to peoples’ endless questions just causes me more anxiety.“I am a retired veteran.” At which point their reflex will kick in to thank you for your service and — Miss Manners hopes — show some sensitivity by not prodding further.There is a new hire in our office who is about my husband’s age.
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