Dear client,
First of all, you should identify what specifically about your friend’s actions are upsetting you so you can effectively address the core issue (whether that is mentioning a topic you find offensive or excluding you, etc.). You can indirectly inform them about your feelings by changing the topic or walking away whenever they perform the action to show your distaste for what they are doing and hope that they pick up on your irregular behavior.
However, there is a chance that your friend themself is not aware of what they are doing; thus I would recommend, as long as you feel comfortable, to confront them directly and talk the problem out. The last thing you want is for this issue to be a “hidden mine” in your friendship that eventually ruins this relationship; instead, you could use this as an opportunity to strengthen your bond as friends by resolving the issue.
Hope this helps!
Dear Letterbox
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