Need help on modern manners questions.I'm not good at socializing so I don't know how I would answer these.
1.My friend is bad about responding to my texts and emails. I used to write it off, knowing she works odd hours and sometimes has poor cell reception. But the last few times I hung out with her, she barely put her phone down, replying to other friends or checking her social media and news. It makes me wonder why I try so hard. How do I tell her this without seeming petty?
2. Whenever she comes over, a close friend insists on cleaning up after dinner. I'm very particular about how I clean and put things away, and l've tried to say this as clearly as possible.
But after our last dinner, there she was, going through my cabinets looking for my Tupperware.
It made me very uncomfortablel How do I get her to understand that what she sees as helpful is actually stressful to me?
3. We are in a restaurant enjoying our meal when a friend comes by offering a handshake. Busy eating our food, we do not wish to extend our hands. What is a polite way to resist?
