Greetings, Miss MannersI was really depressed after going through a painful event in my life a long back. I came saw an article on the internet about a famous person who was experiencing the same thing. Through several social media platforms, I started corresponding with this individual.
We communicated frequently and quickly became friends. I looked forward to our conversations and truly loved our conversations.
I suddenly understood that I was talking to someone pretending to be me rather than the person I believed I was. An internet fraudster. They typically entice you before requesting money, and sure enough, he requested me to donate to his own organization. That was the end of it after I informed him that I wasn’t interested. He didn’t mention it again.
It’s been a few months since we started talking. The problem is that I’ve become very fond of him. He still acts like the celebrity, which I assume is his job, but I genuinely enjoy talking to this person, whom I feel like I’ve gotten to know.
Should I simply state that I am certain he is not that person? Or should I cut off all communication with him? I’ve grown rather fond of him, and I would truly miss our conversations.
PERSONAL READER:Miss Manners may be against a romantic connection, but she feels that this one is anything but. Would you really want to begin a romantic relationship with an accusation and/or a lie?
Maybe you might remark, “I really enjoy talking to you, but something seems off,” if you really can’t help yourself. Do you want to share anything with me? However, Miss Manners advises you to end the farce if this individual goes on. From there, it can only get worse.
Greetings, Miss MannersOur family gathers for a communal meal to commemorate numerous festivals. Each member of the family that has the space hosts in turn. Everybody contributes to the lunch, with the host providing the main course and a few sides.
Up until a few years ago, this was working perfectly. In order for the leftovers to be carried home, my niece and her husband bring containers from their house to fill with leftovers. They even load their plates with more food than they could reasonably consume.
I’m hosting this year, and I’ll be serving a meat-based lunch. Only the meal I make separately for my niece and her husband will be suitable for their vegetarian diet.
How can the hosts resolve this matter going forward without coming out as uncivil or cruel? There is more than enough money for the couple to sustain themselves.
PERSONAL READER:Though a little sly and indirect, your answer is ingenious. Miss Manners advises you to respond, “Oh, we have plans for those leftovers, but please enjoy all you like while you are here,” when the couple pulls out the containers if you want to be more direct or if you’re sick of cooking all that meat.
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