The Thin Line Between Good Neighbors and Good Guests The classic conundrum of the nosy neighbor versus the oblivious guest has been laid bare in two recent letters to Dear Prudence.
"The Walls Are Thin" is mortified by the incessant shouting matches between their 60 something neighbors, who seem like sweet old folks in public but turn out to be brawling in private.
In contrast, "Good Manners or Bad Manners? " concerns a sister in law who insists on bringing gifts to family gatherings despite explicit requests not to. At first glance, these two situations may appear unrelated.