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Emily Post's 1922 Etiquette: How to Handle a Bore
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Vera BullockEmily Post, 1922: a bore might more accurately be described as one who is interested in what does not interest you, and insists that you share his enthusiasm, in spite of your disinclination.
Hank LedgerSo the book already knew about the group chat.
Vera BullockDana, your brother-in-law is a bore. Legally. Historically. The charts are his insistence, and your phone is your disinclination.
Hank LedgerDana writes back: So what do I do?
Vera BullockReply with one word, warmly. Noted. Never a question, never an emoji, never the word interesting. Interest is how they get you.
Hank LedgerThat's cruel.
Vera BullockIt's boundaries, Hank. Same reason I stopped hearing about your collection of vintage answering machines. The point stands.
Hank LedgerThe advice comes from Etiquette, by Emily Post, nineteen twenty-two, per Project Gutenberg. By its definition, you've texted me about your podcast eleven times.
Vera BullockNoted.
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