My apartment is fully carpeted, I remove my shoes when I come home, and I am scrupulous about playing TV and music at an appropriate level.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a neighbor in the apartment directly below mine who, during the 20 years I have lived here, has regularly complained about the various noises they hear from my apartment. Not once has X ever said anything to me that wasn’t a criticism about The Noise.No, to all of these. I am sure any noise isn’t from me:
Still, I apologize and gently point out that in a large building such as ours, sometimes it is difficult to pinpoint the exact source of a sound. But it doesn’t seem to get through.GENTLE READER: After 20 years, you must know that your neighbor is oblivious to subtlety. Fortunately, you can make your point more clearly without being impolite.
“I’m so sorry there are noises bothering you,” you can say. “I can’t see how they could be coming from me, as my home is fully carpeted . Would it be worth checking if the noise is from an air vent or something similar? Is there anything I can do to help you locate the source?”DEAR MISS MANNERS: What does one do with sprigs of mint that have been used as garnish in a beverage?
GENTLE READER: Do not put them in your hair, however great the temptation or strong the drink. If they cannot be left in place without trying to cling to your nose as you drink, Miss Manners suggests putting them on any available china or asking anyone with an interest in keeping the tablecloth clean for someplace to do so.Miss Manners: To the person texting from the car ...
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