Dear Eric: 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 for her yard, who I am happy to share. However, he asked me if he would go with her to the local nursery to help them select them for his garden bed, which I agreed to. It was canceled in the last minute both by text. They did not apologize.
Since then, he has called my door and continues to send -a text message with questions, without or thank you. His last text said he was able to collect the plants on a specific day, but he did not feel good enough to plant (suggestion).
All this after I told her that she does not work for me.
My husband suggested to quote for my service rate; However, I do not want to communicate -at any level with it. Is rude to block -and ignore -it?
– Garden plot
Dear Garden: Yes, it’s a bit rude. Sometimes blocking is the only resource.
Before doing so, however, have you tried to tell you directly that you can no longer be your garden due to cancellations and lack of estimation? A can of worms may open, and not the good type for the aeous soil.
But if you block it without conversation, it’s not like you don’t know where you live. Probably better to say, “It’s enough” and let nature continue to course.
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