MISS MANNERS by Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin

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 whil

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