Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin
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Miss Manners: I propose this rule about smartwatches
Not being a good conversationalist, I'm disconcerted when someone looks at their watch.
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Miss Manners: It’s not fair that my daughter has to sleep in the hall. Should I speak up?
Her grandmother, who favors boys, is assigning the rooms at the beach house.
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Miss Manners: I said no to my fellow flyer’s request. The next day, I felt guilty.
Plus: It seems weird to act like I don't notice my neighbor's dramatic change.
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Miss Manners: How can I stop them from flushing when I’m on a serious call?
It's distressing when these women won't be quiet while I'm taking a call in the restroom.
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Miss Manners: They made a huge scene at the wedding
The no-kids rule had been explained beforehand, and they just ignored it.
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Miss Manners: Why do customers think it’s OK to say these things to me?
If they're joking, it's not funny. If they're not joking, it's worse.
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Miss Manners: I can tell my co-workers resent me because I got this perk
Plus: I don't know who the influencers are.
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Miss Manners: She has a list of what she dislikes about me, and she’s happy to recite it in public
In her thinking, she's wise and honest. It doesn't feel that way.
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Miss Manners: I’m tangled up with people I don’t really want to be around
But they're nice and decent, and I don't want to hurt their feelings.
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Miss Manners: Should I tell my carpool kids what their parents won’t?
I've known them since they were in kindergarten. They were more fun then.