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Miss Manners: Octogenarian baffled by deluge of compliments

Miss Manners says some compliments to older women may be sincere, while others remain patronizing and reflect society’s uneasy view of aging.

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: The oddest thing started happening to me when I reached my 80s: Strangers began approaching me to tell me how beautiful I am. It continues regularly at the supermarket, at restaurants or on the bus.

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The Washington Post broke the news on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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