I tell everyone that she is too squirmy, and that she might fall.
I have this one lady who works at a local store that when she sees me tries to take her from my hands....I say sorry you can't take....then she says..o its ok I know how to hold her, I have a dog of my own....I mean reall lady, what part of no don't you understand!! Anyway now I won't take her in there with my anymore