Dealing with nosy friends.

• Author: Galanes, Philip
• Position: Ethical Dilemma - Brief article

I often run into a friend on the street who lives near me. He always asks where I'm headed or coming from. I find this annoyingly intrusive. Any suggestions that won't hurt his feelings?--Richard, New York

GO OUTLANDISH. Every time your pal tries to pin down your movements, offer a slightly more preposterous tale. Say: "Tom Brady and Gisele won't stop inviting me to...