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“Try not to annoy your relatives unnecessarily.” quote by Judith Martin
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“Try not to annoy your relatives unnecessarily.”

Judith Martin

About This Quote

Source Book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, 2011

Avoid unnecessary irritation of family by respecting boundaries and being considerate.

In simple terms: Don’t bother relatives without need.

Key Takeaway

Be mindful of relatives’ feelings.

Themes

family respect communication

Mood

considerate calm

Type

advice social

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • holiday meals
  • shared living spaces

Key Concepts

social etiquette emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you tell when a comment might be irritating?
  • What small changes improve family harmony?
A Different Perspective

Hard to gauge others’ tolerance levels.

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