I’m sure the woman meant no offense, but this embarrassed and upset my friend.
She later told me that this has happened to her on several occasions, and she is never quite sure what to say to these people.
GENTLE READER: Lately, Miss Manners finds herself having to caution people to consider another’s intent before overreacting. But offers of being grabbed by a stranger, for whatever reason, do not require a carefully crafted response. An emphatic “No!” -- while moving away, if necessary -- is both acceptable and wise.
To acknowledge the stranger’s benign intent, your friend could add “thank you” after she has reached a safe distance.
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