How much does one say when declining an invitation?
Second question: When I ask someone for advice, do I owe them a follow-up? Such as “I looked into what you suggested, but decided to go in a different direction.” Your common-sense advice is always much appreciated.between declining an invitation and bowing out afterward. Miss Manners is not sure you are making this distinction, which may be the reason that your well-mannered friends are taking the additional step.
As for the second question, you do not owe anyone, including Miss Manners, a follow-up on advice unless they specifically ask if you used it. Even in that case, you need not specify if it was successful.I am 38, and 10 years ago, I was diagnosed with a severe, life-limiting disease that leaves me in enormous pain around-the-clock.Unfortunately, my body seems to be breaking down at a faster rate than many others with this disease.
I am trying to make the most of the years I have left and trying to find reasons to live; reminders of death make my already difficult life much harder. Is there a way to succinctly tell people that this comment is both unwarranted, unwanted and pretty damn offensive?
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