We've all been there: A coworker, a relative or even a stranger at the coffee shop comes out of left field with a remark that's cutting, condescending and just plain rude. Your first instinct might be ...

Dear Abby: In response to "Ageless Lady in Washington" (Oct. 8), who sought a retort to people who ask her age, I had an aunt who refused to divulge her age. She would say to anyone inquiring, "I'll ...

Imagine going to a store, shopping and minding your own business, when another customer asks if you work there. Would you find this question rude, or would you simply answer the question and hope they ...