DEAR MISS MANNERS: Now that the weather is warm, my wonderful neighbor is outside more often. I had not seen her without a winter coat for quite a while, and it turns out she has lost a significant amount of weight.
I think it is great -- good for her. I would be nothing but supportive if she mentioned this to me. But if she doesn’t, what do I say when I see her? Maybe just, “Wow, you look great”?
She looks very different. It seems weird to act like I don’t notice when the change is so dramatic.
GENTLE READER: You say “Hello.” What Miss Manners considers weird is the notion that it is callous not to critique people’s bodies.
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