DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a neighbor, “Mr. Griffin,” who is an artist. He gave one of his paintings to his next-door neighbor. Several months later, Mr. Griffin presented me with one of his paintings, which I hung in my family room. The lady next door to Mr. Griffin stopped to visit me one day and saw the painting on my wall. Imagine my shock when she told me that it was the same painting Mr. Griffin had previously given to her! He had asked for it back, then obviously gave it to me. It was very unnerving for me and uncomfortable for her. We both tried to laugh it off, but it was very awkward….
