The guide may have overstepped, but she may also, like a librarian, have been exercising reasonable custodial authority in shushing unruly guests. ... Miss Manners finds it less easy to excuse your criticism of her to your friend, which she assumes occurred in the young lady's presence or your friend's response, even if motivated by embarrassment.
The politics of my department are deeply unhealthy, and the toxic environment has brought me closer to another junior staff member. ... When I invited my colleague to a conference taking place in my town, I thought it would be natural for us to share a room to save money.
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