His low-key request to look out was greeted with anger as the youths charged suddenly toward Cuenca, who said one of the teens wielded a box cutter or razor blade. “He was ready,” said Cuenca ...

Was the poster making a reasonable request or does the neighbor have every ... that he/she will escalate things no matter how calm and polite you were." However, some users were more understanding ...

Miss Manners wishes you had risked making a polite request. You might have received a polite response -- and you would have been able to see the stage. (Please send your questions to Miss Manners ...