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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How could the girl possibly respond other than to tell him off?[/quote]

All simple, "I don't care to discuss that, Mr. Friend. But on the topic of social lives, ____? (change the topic with a question that gives him an opening to discuss some mutual acquaintance, one of his kids, or an event he went to recently)"

Then she can excuse herself as soon as a natural break in the conversation arises.

Learning to deflect intrusive questions gracefully and set boundaries in social interactions while minimizing any awkwardness and keeping the conversation flowing is a useful skill for young people to develop, as it would serve anyone well throughout life. [/quote]

Oh, bull. The guy was making a joke at this girl's expense and it was not a nice joke that he was making.

She doesn't have to pretend to roll with something so out of line.  She stuck up for herself exactly as she should have and she did it in no uncertain terms and with a good amount of grace given what (who) she was dealing with.[/quote]

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