Miss Manners: People are melodramatic about my large, ‘scary’ dog
I moved to a new area and adopted a large dog from a shelter. Large dogs were common where I grew up, and while some people didn’t care for dogs, very few people were scared of them.
A grown man stepped off the elevator when we entered, saying he would take the next one and flattening himself to the wall to keep his distance as he did so. Is there a phrase you can suggest to convey that I’m sorry they’re feeling this way, without implying any wrongdoing?Moving to a new area always involves a period of adjusting to local custom. Unless your pet is the size of a bear, the three reactions you describe are suspiciously dramatic -- and therefore worth investigating further.
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