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Miss Manners: I enjoy doing favors for neighbors. How do I stop them from trying to pay me?
Miss Manners: I enjoy doing favors for neighbors. How do I stop them from trying to pay me?
Miss Manners: I enjoy doing favors for neighbors. How do I stop them from trying to pay me?

Published on: 04/15/2026

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I know they wish to show their appreciation, or maybe they feel some sort of obligation, but I feel guilty taking their money. Getty Images

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am fortunate to lead a comfortable life financially. I am often in a position to help my elderly neighbors by doing tasks such as grocery shopping, shoveling snow, giving rides and the like.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/04/miss-manners-i-enjoy-doing-favors-for-neighbors-how-do-i-stop-them-from-trying-to-pay-me.html

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