Ask Amy: Teacher’s conduct pushes creep meter to 11
I’m 60 and tired of smiling and avoiding her, but not quick enough at the moment to give it back.
Help!
— Younger Sister
Dear Sister: Sometimes, the best comeback is … no comeback.
When a passive-aggressive or condescending comment hits you, you could assume a neutral expression on your face, blink a few times, breathe in, and just … wait.
You wait in silence, and then, if inspired, you can say, “Are you done?” and then do your best to resume an adult conversation.
Dear Amy: Your ridiculous response to “TIA” made me fume. This woman’s husband won’t get vaccinated for COVID-19, but he has already had the disease, so he is immune now!
You really should brush up on your research.
— Disappointed
Dear Disappointed: “TIA’s” husband refused to get the vaccine that has proved effective against COVID-19 because he believes it is a “government plot.”
That’s the problem, as I pointed out in my response.
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