Dear Queenie,
I like to read a book while I am eating my lunch, but very often a friend or co-worker will come and join me and start talking even though they can see I am reading. I know it is rude to read when someone is talking to you, but this is the only chance I have.
Queenie, I don’t bother them when they are doing a puzzle or talking on their phone. Why do they do it to me?—Faithful reader
Dear Faithful reader,
I hope this does not happen when you are reading my column!
Of course it is rude to read when you are sitting at a table with other people. However, when someone interrupts you when you are sitting alone and reading, just ask them to excuse you and go on reading.
