Plus: I worry that my gassy co-worker will drive customers away.
I decided to forget about the rent and hoped my mom would, also. However, I have now received notices of late rent and eviction. I haven’t tried to talk with my mom about this; she is normally loving and supportive, but I’m afraid she will transform into the “landlady” and kick me out — or possibly sue me for the rent and late fees I already owe.
Should I pass my mom a note explaining that I love her, but I don’t like her alter ego? That I can’t afford the rate she is trying to charge, and I would have trouble finding another place to live and I regret ever mentioning rent? Anything else I should include?An apology. Your mother has created this character and this entertaining little charade because she is hurt.
Of course, Miss Manners realizes that you were only trying to pay your share, but to her, it may seem that you are ungrateful for her kindness. You might include that in your apology and reassure her of your gratitude. A heartfelt written apology can go a long way toward mending a problem — especially when role-playing no longer proves productive.I work at a small cafe that serves breakfast and lunch, and I have a co-worker who burps very loudly, very often.
She only says “excuse me” and apologizes after she sees my stunned face. She says that she has to burp like that because she has digestive issues. I worry about what our customers think. I don’t know how to handle this.“I have occasional digestive issues as well, but I’m sure we would all agree that you do not want me to discharge them in public. Perhaps we can compromise and have you go in the back if you feel an emission coming on — for the sake of both our staff and our customers.
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