Etiquette School is in session! > "So kind of you to take an interest."
Is this what I should say? Or just ignore it?
ShadesOfGrey:
So I recently received an email from a life-long friend (read: I will not tell him to Stuff It) who genuinely believes that a recent decision of mine has put my scruples in danger. While I honestly believe that he means well, he also has a tendency towards thinking that his interpretation of morality is the only interpretation - just a hint mind you, he's not over-the-top, just strongly believes how he believes.
His email went something to the effect of "We've always been honest with each other, so I want to ask you what's up with that? Call me if you need to talk or anything." after responding to some questions/comments in my original email.
Now, I realize that it's none of his business, but I do believe he has genuine concern for me in his inquiry. How do I repsond? I was thinking something along the lines of "Thanks for your concern, but I've got it under control." or do I simply not respond to that part of the email? Arrgh. This is tough.
goblue2539:
Since you value his friendship still, I'd go with the first answer. "Thank you for caring, I appreciate your concern". Don't promise anything and don't mention that you are polar opposites on this issue unless he continues pressing. At which point I think it would be fair to tell him that you will have to disagree on this and that you hope not to lose his friendship.
Good luck. It's a lot easier to deal with nosy people when you don't care about the relationship than when you do.
Mr. Fed:
"You really shouldn't worry. I think this won't have any impact on my scruples at all. At least compared to what I've been doing with our pre-operative transgendered copier repairman in the supply closet during lunch with a toilet plunger and a recently-expired tub of sour cream."
wheeitsme:
--- Quote from: Mr. Fed on January 08, 2008, 06:43:33 PM ---"You really shouldn't worry. I think this won't have any impact on my scruples at all. At least compared to what I've been doing with our pre-operative transgendered copier repairman in the supply closet during lunch with a toilet plunger and a recently-expired tub of sour cream."
--- End quote ---
ew.
and I'll say it again. ewwww.
DrinkingTea (was Sneezy):
Mr. Fed, now that I've read that, I am afraid I am going to use it on my next family visit. :P
Some people push up the intensity if they feel ignored. Still, I'd ignore it unless my friend were one of those people. Otherwise, a 'Thank you for your concern, have you tried the bean dip?' would suffice.
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