Senior editor's mum keeps giving out her contact info, causing tension and rudeness

Working in publishing has its perks, but also its downsides, such as having to deal with unsolicited manuscripts. This senior editor's mother, however, seems to think this is a selling point and has been giving out her daughter's contact information to anyone who will listen. Despite repeated requests to stop, these aspiring authors keep coming. The editor has even created a template response and is not afraid to put pushy individuals in their place. However, this has caused tension with her mother and potentially damaged her reputation. Is the editor in the wrong for being rude to these people or is her mother to blame for putting her in this position? Let's take a closer look at the situation and the potential consequences of such actions. In the next section, we'll see what people have to say about the editor's behavior and whether or not she's in the wrong.