Nice comeback to the starchy lady. I get positive feedback from polite folk, and long, cold stares from less polite folk. The interesting thing is that, when people are staring, they forget about what they look like. I'm often out with one of my friends who, when he sees someone staring at me, does a third-party stare, and then they get really sheepish realizing they got caught staring.

I think some of these people have a mixed-up idea that their disapproval carries some weight in our lives, when the truth is, we only bring 'em up in conversation when we need a good laugh.