Skip Manners: My wander is my exercise. How do I set off chatty neighbors?

Expensive Miss MANNERS: I am an avid walker. I start off my day with a wander rapid ample to function my muscles and boost my coronary heart charge.

I wander the streets in my community and usually see neighbors out going for walks or strolling with their puppies. I admit them with a friendly “Good early morning,” but really don't slow or try to engage them in even further dialogue.

On celebration, folks will want to quit and go to, and when I’m quite social and appreciative of their wish to be pleasant, I don’t want to split my schedule or allow for my pulse to gradual.

Can I graciously disengage and preserve relocating devoid of showing up to be rude or aloof?

Gentle READER: You can graciously disengage yourself in any number of approaches, from the “I’m sorry, but I definitely have to go” to the “I feel I hear my mother contacting.”