DEAR ABBY: I know it's rude to ask workers how much money they make, but does that also apply to asking a student what his or her grades are? Aside from parents and teachers, I don't think it's anybody's business how I'm doing academically.
In my opinion, asking, "How are your grades?" is as rude as asking, "How much money do you make?" What do you think? -- MATT IN EUGENE, ORE.
DEAR MATT: I'm with you. How about coming back with, "I'll forgive you for asking if you'll forgive me for not answering."