Tacky beyond belief? Grieving friend distributes biz card at wake.
"Ned," our good friend of 17 years, recently died a sudden and tragic death. He was 46 and left a loving wife and two young children. I knew Ned through work, and his wake was exceptionally well-attended -- family, friends and colleagues in abundance. One attendee, "Vince," was a long-time colleague of Ned's and mine who recently started his own dream business, a local boutique wine store. At the wake, after participating in the obligatory sympathetic exchanges, Vince started handing out his business card, encouraging all to stop by his new shop. He spent more time talking about the business venture than reminiscing about our dearly departed Ned. What gives with this guy? When he handed me the card I turned around and walked away. What's the proper response? How can I face this guy? Is it just me or is this way beyond reasonable? Anyone else experienced something similar? -- L.A. in Chicago