Just Ask Georgia: 1/8/2025

GEORGIA, I have a question,

I treated a friend to lunch, but when we entered the restaurant, she mentioned that someplace else was better. I was taken aback and thought it was an unconscious slip, but this happened again with a different friend.

What could I have said to indicate their comments were rude without offending them?

LUNCH CHOICES

Dear CHOICES,

It is impolite to tell others that they are being rude, but perhaps you may accomplish this by making them feel foolish instead.

Look concerned and ask, in a quiet voice, if they would prefer to go somewhere else instead. You should make this...