Miss Manners: My co-workers don’t seem to realize what I do for a living

When the phone rings and I begin talking, my co-workers do not decrease the volume of their own conversations (which are not ...
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Miss Manners: Co-workers can’t take a hint when I’m on the phone

When the phone rings and I begin talking, my co-workers do not decrease the volume of their own conversations and do not leave the room.

Miss Manners: I’m the only one left in my family who will host events

I have one relative who insists on doing prep in my kitchen immediately before the meal instead of bringing a completed dish.

Miss Manners: My chatty co-workers are disturbing my productivity

The key to doing this is multiple wines served at different stages of the meal that will, of necessity, require a switch of ...

Best of Miss Manners: They bring containers from home to fill with leftovers and it bothers the host

GENTLE READER: Your solution is clever, if a bit devious and indirect. If you want to be more forthright -- or if you tire of ...