Miss Manners: Learning to say “stop” politely when the jokes aren’t funny anymore

Dec 23, 2024

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a polite way to deal with those relatives who constantly tease you, make fun of you and remind you of the stupid, mean things you did when you were young? Naturally enough, I avoid these relatives whenever possible. But there are inevitably two or three occasions every year when I am in their presence.