GENTLE READER: “Thank you.” This is regardless of whether or not the comments are complimentary. For the ones that are not, ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to unwanted comments about somebody's wardrobe.

GENTLE READER: “Thank you.” This is regardless of whether or not the comments are complimentary. For the ones that are not, ...

(They) wear dull colors and unattractive shoes and I have never commented on their attire. Yet every time they see me, they ...

GENTLE READER: “Thank you.” This is regardless of whether or not the comments are complimentary. For the ones that are not, ...

Dear Miss Manners: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single ...

GENTLE READER: “Thank you.” This is regardless of whether or not the comments are complimentary. For the ones that are not, Miss Manners recommends you just stand there in your cute matching outfit, ...

If those are not provided, ask. Then Miss Manners suggests you hold it discreetly over the bottom of the glass or goblet stem ...