Miss Manners: Guests think my already-discounted art is overpriced

Dear Miss Manners: I am a fine artist, with a studio attached to my home. Friends and visitors often ask to see the studio, and I am happy to oblige. Sometimes, a visitor will ask how much a particular piece costs. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe

This puts me on the spot. I usually say, “Well, I would normally charge $300 for that painting, but with my ‘friends and family’ discount, I would charge $150.”