DEAR ANNIE: I went to the nail salon recently. While I was there, a woman getting a pedicure near me was playing music on her cellphone loudly enough for people to hear. I got the impression she was doing this to help her relax. I was sitting in another chair and didn’t say anything, but I thought she should have checked with people around her first as a courtesy if she wasn’t going to use earbuds.

Am I overreacting? Thank you. -- Wishing for Quiet

DEAR WISHING: You’re not overreacting. Too many people these days treat their personal playlists like public entertainment because they can bring them anywhere.

You were right not to cause a scene; next time, flag down your nail tech or mention it at the front desk and let them handle it. They can gently remind clients to use headphones or tu

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