A family member frequently boasts about her wealth and success, making conversations uncomfortable for others, especially for one relative facing financial setbacks. Suggestions include using a polite phrase like "How nice for you" to address her bragging. Another scenario highlights a past dinner where women felt excluded from conversations dominated by men. The wife wished to respond differently but struggled with how to act without being rude. The experiences underline the need for better conversational etiquette and inclusion.
Memorize this phrase and repeat it after every brag: How nice for you. For some reason, Miss Manners finds the emphasis on for to be effective, along with the repetition.
As my husband and I were leaving, I told him what had happened and he (rightfully) said that we'd never do that again.
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