Neighbor gifted this letter writer one of his paintings – which he apparently first gave to another neighbor before taking it back.
I have a neighbor, “Mr. Griffin,” who is an artist. He gave one of his paintings to his next-door neighbor. Several months later, Mr. Griffin presented me with one of his paintings, which I hung in my family room.
The lady next door to Mr. Griffin stopped to visit me one day and saw the painting on my wall. Imagine my shock when she told me that it was the same painting Mr. Griffin had previously given to her! He had asked for it back, then obviously gave it to me. It was very unnerving for me and uncomfortable for her. We both tried to laugh it off, but it was very awkward. How should I have handled this situation?current situation as best one could.
Not only is the incessant chatter incredibly overstimulating — we also have pets and children demanding our attention — but it also tends to be one-sided, rather than an actual conversation. I try to be understanding; these friends live alone, are retired and are likely eager for company and connection with us. But I find that I dread their visits, which tend to be 5+ days, and am relieved when they leave.
The greatest investment you can make would be to plan situations during visits that foster good conversation — for example, seated meals with guests placed together by interest and skill in carrying on a good conversation. And household work to do during monologues.Miss Manners: Best not to ask why a guest said ‘no’
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