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In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to why some people feel threatened when others dress well and how to address it with grace.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I don’t know how to respond when meeting a friend and they exclaim, upon seeing me, “You’re all gussied up!” I don’t take it as a compliment. Somehow it sounds like a put-down. I ...

A disarming alternative is to take it on face value, as a compliment. Responding, “Thank you, I’m glad you like it” at least shows your friend that the implied insult misfired. And Miss Manners gives ...

I tend to get defensive and argue that just because I’m not wearing jeans and a T-shirt, it doesn’t mean I’m gussied up.

Not exactly taking the high road, but sometimes it feels good to get down in the gutter.

I realize it’s an unpleasant world with unpleasant people who are going to say unpleasant things. But sometimes, you have to get down on their level in order for them to get the message. For instance, ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am a widow with many acquaintances and activities. I am physically and verbally affectionate with family members and close friends, and am generous with hugs and “I love yous.” ...

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, gentlereader@missmanners.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 ...

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut ...

I was at the dentist last week and the hygienist, whom I had never met before, mentioned she had a new grandchild. I ...