Miss Manners: My relative keeps giving me insulting gifts

I have a family member with whom I have a challenging relationship. I go out of my way to be civil and polite, but also to keep my distance.

One of her standard jabs is to bring me a gift with an insult attached. Due to a health issue, I was unable to work out for several months, and she loudly and publicly presented me with an oversized muumuu because I was “really packing on the pounds.” Likewise, my love of reading inspired her to present me with a collection of board books for toddlers.

Better yet, Miss Manners suggests you wait to open her presents until you get home and then write her a gracious and sincere thank-you letter. That will surely drive her crazy.: One expression is starting to get to me. Last year, three significant people in my life passed away: my best friend and two members of my immediate family. Everyone has expressed to me their “condolences” -- end of story.

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Miss Manners: I’m dealing with cancer but people keep focusing on how good I look because I lost weightAdvice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Source: adndotcom - 🏆 293. / 63 Read more »

Miss Manners: I told my friends about falling and they laughed at me!Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Source: adndotcom - 🏆 293. / 63 Read more »

Miss Manners: People mistake me for other people all the time. Sometimes they won’t accept I’m not somebody else.Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Source: adndotcom - 🏆 293. / 63 Read more »

Miss Manners: I don’t like the way this private school is raising moneyAdvice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Source: adndotcom - 🏆 293. / 63 Read more »

Miss Manners: I’ve had multiple joints replaced. I hate it when people call me ‘the Bionic Woman’Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Source: adndotcom - 🏆 293. / 63 Read more »

Miss Manners: Adding to the list of potential theater crimesAdvice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
Source: adndotcom - 🏆 293. / 63 Read more »