Greetings, Abby I have trouble standing and use a cane because of a serious injury. Everyone has access to laundry facilities in our building. I proceeded to load my wash. Two medium-sized washers are present. One was done. I emptied the other person’s laundry into a cart after the empty one refused to accept my laundry card.The new neighbor came back and was angry that I hadn’t waited for him and had handled his laundry. I suggested writing a note to the board in response to his demand for an apology. I don’t feel compelled to explain entitlement to a mature, physically fit man. What do you think? — IN NEW YORK IN THE WASH
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Abigail Van Buren
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IN THE WASH, DEAR: When it comes to his belongings, your neighbor is possessive. Some people are. You had no idea how long he would be gone, and since the other washer wasn’t working, you had every right to do what you did, even though he returned in a fair length of time. You could have ended this confrontation by offering him the apologies he requested. You ought to write a message on the board alerting everyone of the need for maintenance on one of the laundry room’s machines.
Abigail Van Buren, better known as Jeanne Phillips, is the author of Dear Abby. Her mother, Pauline Phillips, began the company. For more information, visit www.DearAbby.com or send an email to P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
