One of the most effective ways to shut down a triggering conversation is to let the other person know that you are not interested in debating. Saying, “I respect that we see things differently, so ...

I am someone who hates to offend anyone. I didn’t know how to politely say, “It doesn’t work like that,” and didn’t want them to feel bad, so I just said “thanks.” A couple of dishes ...

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One co-worker in particular will come into my office and talk at length about nonwork matters ... Believe it or not, it’s possible to be both direct and polite. “I’m sorry to cut you ...

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"I went down to New Orleans to write this story on Arch," Dellenger said. "The family wouldn't talk to me and they were nice about it. They were just like, 'We're not gonna talk.'" "But they ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a friendly, but introverted, person. I enjoy the company of others in very small doses. After living in the woods for well over a decade, I agreed to move to a suburban ...