Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
I have noticed a peculiar new phenomenon: people’s refusal to knock on the front door. When a tradesperson, or even a friend, arrives at my house, they will just text “I’m here” from their vehicle.
Should I text back, “Proceed to the front door,” “Are you planning to knock on the door?” or “Shall I roll out the red carpet?”It is unclear to Miss Manners if these people are planning to stay. “Wonderful. We’re here” -- accompanied by opening the door -- should suffice for a dinner guest. She has developed a habit of creating group texts and sending out holiday greetings, photos and other nonessential communications. I don’t care to have my phone constantly pinging with inane graphics and people responding with thumbs-up and heart emojis, but I tolerate it because I know it makes her happy, and it’s her way of staying in touch when she can’t go out.But then my friend sent out some photos that included me and my ex.
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