... sometimes, I’m afraid, it’s simply impossible to think of anything remotely complimentary to say.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My puppy is an unusual and striking color -- particularly for his breed, but really for any dog. Now that he’s almost full-grown and lost a lot of his puppy cuteness, he’s no longer stopping traffic while we’re out for walks.
He still gets more than his fair share of compliments. The problem is that if the complimenter is also walking a dog, I feel obligated to say something in return, even though I know “boomerang” compliments are not required. Usually I can at least manage a “Thank you -- and isn’t she sweet! What’s her name?” but sometimes, I’m afraid, it’s simply impossible to think of anything remotely complimentary to say. GENTLE READER: Perfectly. Because your adorable widdle guy prolly has to piddle -- and will no doubt be urgently pulling you in that direction.
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