When an elder says something to me that bothers me, I immediately, with a smile say EXCUSE ME? If she dares repeat it say to her "Mrs. Smith, I really wish you wouldn't say that to me everytime I see you"...usually they are speechless, offer an excuse or even apologize...for the odd bird that doesn't quite get it...I would just say "thanks for your opinion".....usually, not always, but usually one or the other works...
I for one can't disrespect an elder, I just can't...not going to happen no matter what. The things above are as close as I get to that...
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