Miss Manners: What should I do when I accidentally overhear a marriage proposal?

Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.

Twice, now, I have become an accidental intruder on a couple’s proposal during my regular walking excursions .

On both occasions, I elected to politely avert my eyes and move along as hurriedly as possible without becoming a distraction, and to minimize any chances of accidental photobombing. Or, God forbid, am I obligated to offer my congratulations to these total strangers? Any thoughts are appreciated.

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