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Miss Manners: Why is it rude of me to avoid talking to strangers, but not rude of them to keep bugging me?
Miss Manners: Why is it rude of me to avoid talking to strangers, but not rude of them to keep bugging me?
Miss Manners: Why is it rude of me to avoid talking to strangers, but not rude of them to keep bugging me?

Published on: 01/29/2026

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I attempt to drop gentle hints that I want to be left alone, through body language and short answers to their questions, but most of these people seem to be immune to hints. Getty Images

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Strangers want to make small talk with me while waiting in grocery checkout lines, at bus stops, at the bank, during flights, etc. I do not want to make friends with strangers every time I step outside my house.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/01/miss-manners-why-is-it-rude-of-me-to-avoid-talking-to-strangers-but-not-rude-of-them-to-keep-bugging-me.html

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