Miss Manners: Octogenarian confused by strangers complimenting her beauty (washingtonpost.com) Miss Manners: Octogenarian confused by strangers complimenting her beauty By Judith Martin; Nicholas Martin; Jacobina Martin 2026070604010400 D ear Miss Manners: The oddest thing started happening to me when I reached my 80s: Strangers began approaching me to tell me how beautiful I am. It continues regularly at the supermarket, at restaurants or on the bus.It is unnerving and embarrassing.