Dear Annie: I am an avid gardener in a suburban neighborhood and, in turn, I meet many neighbors. There is a lady who continues to stop with questions about her yard, I am happy to help you answer. He even asked if he would go with her to the local nursery to help her select new plants for her garden bed, which I agreed to.
Was canceled in the last minute by text. They did not apologize. Since then, he has called my door and continues to send -Me a text message with questions without please or thank you. His last text said he was able to collect plants on a specific day, but he did not feel well enough to plant them (suggestion). All this after he has told him no, this does not work for me.
My husband suggested to quote -a rate for my services. However, I do not want to communicate -at any level with it. Is rude to block -and ignore -it?
—Len Peved
Dear Peeved plant: It is not rude to keep you on the side of your limits. You were generous with your time and knowledge, and when someone repeatedly respected this, they lose their access.
You have already told this woman not and she has not heard. At this point, block or ignore -it can be the only way to follow. Since you are a neighbors, if you prefer to keep the cordial things, you could send a short and end message recommending a gardener or local service that you can contact if you want.
The friendship of any kind should be a two -way street. You do not deserve to be taken for granted.
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