My typical response is a casual, “I know what I’m doing,” to which I’ll receive a somewhat snarky response about saving time.
What is the proper response to someone who is very vocal when you are driving, and not in a way that is helpful? For example, when I am driving us to a restaurant and we pull into the parking lot, they will tell me I could have used a closer entrance. Or when parking, they will speak up about every parking space I pass.
“I’m allergic” is dishonest. “I don’t like dogs” sounds like something is wrong with me. “Dogs just aren’t my thing” is not very clear. I get it that people love their pets and consider them “family,” and I don’t mind standing around and chatting with the dogs present. I just don’t want to get closer.“I’m afraid that dogs and I don’t always get along. If you don’t mind, I will keep my distance.” We must hope that the implication that the dogs keep theirs, as well, is understood.My husband insists on getting up to start cleaning the kitchen and doing the dishes the minute he takes his last bite of dinner.
I have tried to tell my husband that it’s just bad manners to start cleaning up the meal when people are still eating it.Yes, it is. But a 15-minute respite also seems extreme. Perhaps you can get your husband to agree to let you finish your dinner, at least.
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