Her insinuations are insulting in more than one way.
I have a tough time putting these people off, because they are collectors of my artwork. Also, it is flattering that I seem so interesting to them.
But Miss Manners has noticed that you are not alone in finding it difficult to distinguish between business and personal life. You have an advantage that many do not, however, which is a work location different from your home. Establishing a business-only email and phone number might be wise. That way, if personal talk or too-familiar requests begin to intrude, you may politely say, “This line is for work.
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