Greetings, Miss Manners Being in posed pictures bothers me, especially now that everything is uploaded to the internet. My friends won’t let me get away with it. Oh, hurry up! Every time I say “no thanks,” they repeat.
Naturally, I take part in significant events like family portraits at my nephew’s wedding. However, how can I avoid the regular group photos on informal occasions?
GENTLE READER: Miss Manners advises physically apologizing right before the photo is taken, leaving people to speculate as to whether you are suddenly ill or simply irritated. This is an alternative to discreetly making oneself invisible in the photo (turning your back, looking down, etc.).
When you return completely healthy and balanced, you can respond, “As I mentioned, I don’t like taking pictures,” if they inquire. However, I hope yours turned out nicely.
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Greetings, Miss Manners As an experienced hairstylist, I have clients that leave after years of work. They tell me that choosing a new hairstylist and doctor are the two things they are most afraid of.
I have frequently advised them to ask women they meet whether they are accepting new clients and to respectfully ask for the name of their stylist. I’ve used that tactic to acquire new clients. The majority of women actually don’t mind being questioned.
PERSONAL READER: The important thing is to be nice. The guarantee that you won’t steal their hairdresser, give their name to too many others, or make it impossible for them to schedule an appointment yourself is also crucial, according to Miss Manners.
Miss Manners can be reached by email at [email protected], via her website at www.missmanners.com, or by mail at Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.
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