1 week ago
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Dear Eric: My two older sisters and I are of a certain age (I am 68). When we get together and I make an offhanded, flippant remark that simply doesn’t bear repeating they will ask me what I said. Is it rude of me not to repeat myself? I usually say “never mind” or give a wave of the hand or a shaking of the head. (Let’s move on, shall we?) They are both afflicted by cognitive and/or hearing issues. When I do repeat myself, their reactions confirm my assessment of the exchange. (Ouch!)
– Unrepeatables
