This column original ran in 2023.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I moved into my neighborhood three years ago, and I’ve had about 10 conversations with one of my neighbors at the end of the block.
In our last two conversations, which took place about two weeks apart, it was clear that she didn’t recall ever speaking to me before. Both times, we talked for a bit, then she introduced herself; when she left, she said all the “nice to meet you” stuff one says when you meet someone for the first time.
Should I act like I don’t know her every time we speak, or is that patronizing?
GENTLE READER: Pretending to have just met is only going to cause confusion when your neighbor gets home and her husband reminds her that you invited them over last week while walking the dog. Better to remind her, gently, which will require selective memory of its own: “You know, I’m sure we did talk about two weeks ago, when I passed by and you were trimming the azaleas. But it’s great to catch up.”
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This column original ran in 2023. DEAR MISS MANNERS: I moved into my neighborhood three years ago, and I’ve had about 10 conversations with one of my neighbors at the end of the block. In our last two conversations, which took place about two weeks apart, it was clear that she didn’t recall ever speaking …
