Thank you everyone for the replies. As annoying and frustrating as it is, it doesn't happen all the time, and when it does, I realize they are not trying to be hurtful. I think thats what rudeness is. Ignorance. So, being compassionate towards them is actually my second reaction. While it is hard for me to get into someone else's head about why they'd say something like that (because I'D never say that to someone), it is good to know they aren't trying to be hurtful. Though, it is annoying they say it, but don't express concern. I will try to make a joke if I'm up to it (I'm usually not). If not, I will probably say "well thats me." I like that Pegasus. Or deflect. Like, if in the grocery line, my response could be "I'm just trying to pay for my items." That, in and of itself is a way to say "get away from me." And then just let it drop. I could also just not say anything. I do have a bias though, also, that the types of people who say stuff like this, I don't really care for anyway in general, and that kind of comment is a good compass for who to be around and who not to. But I will try not to make it into a big deal and just get on with my day. <3