This website collects cookies to deliver better user experience. Cookie Policy
Accept
Sign In
The Wall Street Publication
  • Home
  • Trending
  • U.S
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Markets
    • Personal Finance
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Arts
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Reading: Miss Manners: I’m baffled by this frequent query about my hair
Share
The Wall Street PublicationThe Wall Street Publication
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • U.S
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Markets
    • Personal Finance
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Arts
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 The Wall Street Publication. All Rights Reserved.
The Wall Street Publication > Blog > U.S > Miss Manners: I’m baffled by this frequent query about my hair
U.S

Miss Manners: I’m baffled by this frequent query about my hair

Editorial Board Published April 7, 2025
Share
Miss Manners: I’m baffled by this frequent query about my hair
SHARE

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m in my late 20s and have been going grey since preschool.

My hair is now about 95% grey. I prefer it, and get many compliments about it, to which I at all times say thanks and reply any questions.

What confuses me is that no less than as soon as a month, a stranger asks me whether or not I do know that I’ve grey hair. Not if it’s pure, or at what age I went grey, however “Do you know you have gray hair?”

This boggles my thoughts — sure, I’m conscious of my very own hair coloration. I’ve mirrors. It’s additionally lengthy sufficient that I can see it coming down my shoulders with no mirror.

What could be the correct option to reply?

GENTLE READER: “Really?” in a tone of maximum shock, and with a hand as much as your hair. Miss Manners would in all probability add, “Do you have a mirror I could borrow?”

However for these wanting much less drama, maybe “Thank you for letting me know.”

Or simply “Thank you,” with the presumption that it should be meant as a praise.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: From the information of “good manners run amok,” is it ever rude to be pleasant?

I work in a bustling setting the place my sole 30-minute break is in a shared break room, the place I prefer to learn or simply eat quietly and benefit from the peacefulness. One colleague is available in day by day to make use of the microwave and at all times publicizes her entrance with a really loud and cheerful, “Hello, everybody!”

Two minutes later, having made no different dialog, she leaves with an equally boisterous, “Have a good afternoon, everybody!”

When she makes these bulletins, most individuals select to interrupt their conversations, their chewing or their quiet actions to reply in variety … twice. It feels impolite to not.

I, nevertheless, ignore her well-meaning however normal and, in my view, disruptive salutations and stay silent. It has grow to be a day by day annoyance to me, as I can’t shake the sensation that I’m obligated to answer.

Is it rude to disregard such untargeted greetings, or am I appropriate in pondering that she is, in actual fact, the one committing the error in etiquette?

GENTLE READER: Oh, please. Greeting colleagues is impolite as a result of it interferes with chewing?

Miss Manners is afraid that no matter time you spent working remotely has warped your thought of collegial conduct.

It’s true that having to deal with co-workers as pricey mates was a farce which will now be acknowledged as such. You needn’t have interaction in conversations unrelated to work or socialize with them after hours.

However you do have to watch the decency of recognizing their presence. Even when it means sacrificing the studying time it takes you to say whats up.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are invited to our neighbor’s highschool commencement subsequent month.

The neighbor’s final identify begins with a C, and my husband prompt that we depart the ceremony after our neighbor (in alphabetic place) crosses the stage.

I discover this impolite, however I additionally perceive these ceremonies are prolonged and this can be a senior class of 450. What’s your opinion on this?

GENTLE READER: That it is best to go away both after Z or earlier than A. By the latter answer, Miss Manners means declining the invitation, with heat congratulations to the neighbors.

TAGGED:baffledFrequentHairMannersquestion
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Warriors again Inexperienced after Sengun scuffles: “It just sucks to be Draymond sometimes” Warriors again Inexperienced after Sengun scuffles: “It just sucks to be Draymond sometimes”
Next Article Asking Eric: These previous photographs set me off, and I revealed the reality about their sister Asking Eric: These previous photographs set me off, and I revealed the reality about their sister

Editor's Pick

Emman Atienza Reason for Demise: Social Media Star Passes Away at 19

Emman Atienza Reason for Demise: Social Media Star Passes Away at 19

Studying Time: 2 minutes Beloved influencer Emman Atienza has been discovered lifeless in Los Angeles. She was simply 19 years…

By Editorial Board 2 Min Read
Union Metropolis police probe tried kidnapping of 11-year-old
Union Metropolis police probe tried kidnapping of 11-year-old

UNION CITY – An investigation is underway into the tried kidnapping of…

1 Min Read
The 2025 Denim Playbook: The Finest Denims and Manufacturers for Each Type | Fashion
The 2025 Denim Playbook: The Finest Denims and Manufacturers for Each Type | Fashion

We independently consider all advisable services. Any services or products put ahead…

6 Min Read

Oponion

Rachel Reeves accused of ‘pulling the wool over individuals’s eyes’ with ‘repackaged’ Spending Overview

Rachel Reeves accused of ‘pulling the wool over individuals’s eyes’ with ‘repackaged’ Spending Overview

Shadow Paymaster Basic Richard Holden has accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves…

June 12, 2025

U.S. Stock Futures Bounce After Global Market Selloff

U.S. stock futures rose Tuesday, suggesting…

September 21, 2021

Price range: Rachel Reeves has left herself with only a few political levers to drag to pay money for massive sums of money | UK Information

In a traditional piece of political…

October 26, 2024

5 under-the-radar races to observe in 2025

Whereas elections in Virginia, New Jersey…

December 26, 2024

Snap Can Win Social Media’s Squid Game

Viewers of Netflix’s latest and greatest…

October 21, 2021

You Might Also Like

‘Brazen’ heist: 1,000-plus artifacts swiped from Oakland museum
U.S

‘Brazen’ heist: 1,000-plus artifacts swiped from Oakland museum

OAKLAND — At the least one particular person stole greater than 1,000 objects from a storage facility containing artifacts belonging…

1 Min Read
Federal Reserve cuts key price as authorities shutdown clouds financial outlook
U.S

Federal Reserve cuts key price as authorities shutdown clouds financial outlook

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Related Press WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve lower its key rate of interest Wednesday for a second…

9 Min Read
Sketch launched of Union Metropolis tried kidnapping suspect
U.S

Sketch launched of Union Metropolis tried kidnapping suspect

UNION CITY — Police launched a composite sketch and a extra detailed description of a person being looked for attempting…

3 Min Read
Dodgers hats can’t save Harry and Meghan’s ‘uncomfortable’ World Collection
U.S

Dodgers hats can’t save Harry and Meghan’s ‘uncomfortable’ World Collection

There have been unconfirmed reviews that boos erupted in Dodgers Stadium when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been proven…

5 Min Read
The Wall Street Publication

About Us

The Wall Street Publication, a distinguished part of the Enspirers News Group, stands as a beacon of excellence in journalism. Committed to delivering unfiltered global news, we pride ourselves on our trusted coverage of Politics, Business, Technology, and more.

Company

  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement

Contact

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability

Term of Use

  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices

© 2024 The Wall Street Publication. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?