DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes people enthusiastically tell me something they think I don’t know, particularly about my areas of expertise. Saying “I already knew that” sounds condescending. Pretending ...

Tips for (politely) fending off chatty co-workers.

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: Sometimes people enthusiastically tell me something they think I don’t know, particularly about my areas of expertise. Saying “I already knew that” sounds condescending. Pretending ...

is more polite phrasing that adds layers of detail, which in turn provides: A focus area (dating vs. general confidence) A starting point (learning vs. demanding advice) A timeline (building ...

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The polite response to such behavior is the cold shoulder -- precisely what the grandmother did to you, minus the pointing finger. The more rational and polite you are (though clearly offended at ...