Miss Manners: I know her compliments aren't for real. How should I respond?
Briefly

The safe answer is, of course, Thank you, which Miss Manners points out can be delivered in a way that subtly undercuts the literal words. Mind you, she does not recommend such an approach.
We'll let you know puts the initiative back where it belongs. But Miss Manners suggests that next time, you do not have your cellphone available during dinner.
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