DEAR MISS MANNERS: A cousin and his wife, who are close to me, have an annoying habit of click-clicking on their phones while we are talking.
I am about 20 years older than them. I have a background in the arts and culture, and was once known as a trivia whiz, which I don’t publicize. But this couple constantly fact-checks everything I say. And when they “correct” me, they are not always using accurate websites.
I think this is rude, and, as a former editor, I learned a long time ago to keep my mouth shut.
What is the best way to handle this? I am sure others have the same problem.
GENTLE READER: There is no fighting with the internet. Miss Manners suggests you not even try.
What you can do is stop talking while your cousin and his wife are click-clicking, telling them that you will p

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