Dear Queenie,
As soon as my husband and I moved into our new house our elderly next-door neighbour introduced herself to us with a homemade cake.
We were complimented and invited her in for a visit, but since then she has developed the habit of dropping in every time she sees one of us around the house. She also asks us a lot of personal questions.
I suppose it’s because she is lonely and bored, but it’s just too much.
Queenie, how do we discourage her without being rude?—Harassed
Dear Harassed,
Do not be afraid to tell your neighbour, I’m sorry, but we’re just too busy to visit right now. Tomorrow might be better,” and close the door without letting her in. But try to visit with her occasionally, although you do not need to answer any personal questions. It would be a good deed that would earn you points in heaven.
