Etiquette (1922) on bores in conversation

What BBN said about it

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEmily 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.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the book already knew about the group chat.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDana, your brother-in-law is a bore. Legally. Historically. The charts are his insistence, and your phone is your disinclination.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDana writes back: So what do I do?

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorReply with one word, warmly. Noted. Never a question, never an emoji, never the word interesting. Interest is how they get you.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's cruel.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's boundaries, Hank. Same reason I stopped hearing about your collection of vintage answering machines. The point stands.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe 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.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNoted.