Miss Manners: Why do people rudely rush out of the opera?

Dear Miss Manners: I have an unusual first name. When I am introduced to a new acquaintance, often they will make a comment. When the comment is, “What a pretty name!” or “How lovely!” it is easy to respond with, “Thank you.” But when the comment is, “Oh that’s different,” how does one respond? “Ye...

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