Greetings, Miss Manners We went to a homeless shelter charity event, which we have been attending for a number of years. This time, a former shelter client served as the guest speaker.
When this man was destitute and just out of jail, he had gone there. During his 45-minute speech—which I felt was far too long—he discussed his past as a gang member, his wife’s car-stealing ways, and how his youngest child was conceived at the shelter. He also went into great detail about how all of this influenced his decision to become a born-again Christian.
Would it be improper to tell the shelter director that this speech was excessively comprehensive and lengthy? I was turned off by it!
PERSONAL READER: Did you visit a doctor’s appointment, drop a child off at school, register on a website, and make two online transactions before dinner? Were you asked to provide comments and if the exchange fulfilled your expectations in each of these interactions? After then, were you able to share your thoughts on all the other parts of your day on your many social media accounts?
Miss Manners believes that even though she is incorrect about the details, she is correct about the main idea: You have had enough of chances to express your thoughts on everything.
Should you also share your dissatisfaction with the event’s organizers with the persons who provided you with food? Were they even inquiring?
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