It distracts me from my pacing and my thoughts.
CANVA ONE-TIME USE JULY 12, 2024 Judith Martin, known as Miss Manners, answers a question from a walker who doesn’t want to chat while getting in steps.Everyone seems to feel obligated to greet each other with “good morning” as they pass, which happens with such great frequency that I am distracted from my pacing and my thoughts.
Most of these people are complete strangers to me, and I want to keep it that way lest I get trapped in many conversations when I am trying to exercise. GENTLE READER: Even if Miss Manners were inclined to help you -- presumably by stamping out all attempts at casual politeness -- would you still not be distracted by the need to growl at each passerby?
A simple nod without breaking your stride will, instead, satisfy the dictates of basic politeness, and seems to run a low risk of creating deep or lasting friendships.Dear Abby: We have several friends who are real estate agents and it makes listing our home awkwardAsking Eric: I’ve been chastised for no longer sending gifts to young people who don’t thank meDear Annie: Have you ever offered advice you regretted? I have. And my mistake was a doozy.
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